New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp
(from Lisalouisville’s recipe box)
Simply Legendary Recipes from New Orleans’s
Favorite French Quarter Restaurant
Source: The Mr. B's Bistro Cookbook
Ingredients
- 16 each jumbo shrimp, heads on
- 3 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons black pepper - cracked
- 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons water
- Juice of 2 lemons
Directions
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In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, place all ingredients except butter. Cook until shrimp turn pink (3/4 cooked).
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Turn heat down to medium and add butter, an ounce at a time, stirring constantly. When all butter is melted, remove from heat.
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Place shrimp in a bowl and pour sauce over shrimp.
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Serve with slices of French bread for dipping [very important!].