Barbequed Shrimp
(from joelcade’s recipe box)
Source: Emerils.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Seafood
Ingredients
- 4 lbs raw shrimp, well rinsed & drained w/ shells
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Emeril's Essence
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 lemons, cut in half and juice
- 1 large loaf crusty French bread
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and let drain.
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Spread in one layer in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
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Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
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Add the olive oil, garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, Essence, cayenne, rosemary, oregano, peppercorns, salt, black pepper and lemons and stir to mix well.
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Remove from heat and pour over shrimp.
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Back in the oven until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the shrimp from drying out.
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Remove from the oven and pour into a large serving bowl, or individual bowls to be peeled and eaten at tableside, with hot French bread for dunking in the sauce.