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---To prepare the Texas Barbecue Sauce---.
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Combine the first 5 ingredients in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat.
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In another saucepan, bring the cream to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the cream is thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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Stir in some of the barbecue sauce base, adding more base until the flavour is to your taste.
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Bring the mixture back to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce to medium-low and simmer again until it coats the back of a spoon.
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Set aside.
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The sauce may be made ahead, covered and refrigerated, and then re-warmed over medium heat when ready to use.
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---To prepare the mayonnaise---.
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In a food processor combine the egg, lemon juice, mustard, and vinegar.
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Turn on the machine and combine for 30 seconds.
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With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream.
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When the mayonnaise has emulsified, season with salt and pepper and add the blue cheese; pulse the machine for 5 seconds.
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Press through a fine-mesh sieve and store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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---To prepare the slaw---.
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Toss the cabbage with enough mayonnaise to coat.
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Add the green onion and bleu cheese.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Toss again.
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---To prepare the shrimp---.
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Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
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Heat the oil in 2 large saute pans or skillets until almost smoking.
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Add the shrimp, being careful not to crowd the pan.
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Cook until golden brown on the outside and opaque throughout, about 1 minute per side.
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Remove and drain on paper towels.
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---To serve---.
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Pile slaw in the center of each plate and lean 5 shrimp against the slaw.
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Place another shrimp on top.
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Baste each shrimp with the sauce and drizzle more sauce around the plates.
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Sprinkle each plate with bleu cheese and onions.
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Dust the rims of the plates with black pepper.
