Mr. Jim's Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp

TasteTester's Note:

This recipe was created at Pascal's Manale restaurant in New Orleans in 1954. It is often served with French bread for soaking up the rich sauce.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 ounces unsalted butter , cut into small pieces (1 stick)
• 3 garlic cloves , minced (1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1⁄3; cup fresh lemon juice , rinds reserved and sliced (about 2 lemons)
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 lb large shrimp , tails on
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• French baguette , for serving

Directions:

1. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter, and cook until melted and foamy. Add garlic, rosemary, and lemon juice and rinds. Stir in worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, and bring to a simmer.
2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until pink and firm to the touch, 3-4 minutes. Season with pepper. Serve with French bread or baguette.

Reviews

[weekend cooker]

We loved the lemon flavor .. just enough, though I did leave out the salt, I made as posted. This was easy to prepare too, as it made for a nice quick dinner last week. Made for Recipe Swap 41.