New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

LouisianaSeafoodIntermediate45 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 lb whole fresh shrimp in the shell
  • 1 cup margarine (2 sticks)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tsp garlic, finely minced
  • 5 whole bay leaves, torn
  • 4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried sweet basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a heavy saucepan melt the margarine, then add the oil and mix well.

  2. 2

    Add all ingredients except the shrimp and broth, cook over medium heat stirring constantly until sauce begins to boil.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to low and simmer 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp to the sauce, mix thoroughly, and put back on burner.

  5. 5

    Cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink. Add broth and shake pan to mix.

  6. 6

    Place pan in preheated 450°F oven and bake for 10 minutes, or simmer loosely covered on stovetop 5-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.

Tags

americanlouisiana