NOLa BBQ Shrimp

Submitted by K-Jon Chef

"Years of trial and error. This is the perfect recipe for traditional bbq shrimp"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Yields: 3 1/2 Pounds
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups butter
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 12 ounces beer, of choice
• 1 sliced lemon
• 1 lemon, for wedges to serve
• 3 lbs jumbo gulf shrimp (whole, heads on)
• 3 scallions, cleaned, cut on biased end to end, save green part to garnish

directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. 2. Combine all ingredients except shrimp, in a large oven proof skillet (preferably cast iron).
3. 3. Heat on low heat until butter is melted, add all liquid and dry ingredients.
4. 4. Simmer about 10 minutes.
5. 5. Taste, add salt & pepper if needed.
6. 6. Add Shrimp to liquid.
7. 7. Place sliced lemon atop the shrimp.
8. 8. Bake 20 minutes, tossing the shrimp every 5 minutes.
9. 9. Serve in a bowl, garnish with scallions, lemon wedges and dont forget French bread for dipping!