BARBECUED SHRIMP - CAJUN STYLE

Barbecued Shrimp - Cajun Style image

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
2 lbs large shrimp, rinsed and patted dry (shells on)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 loaf French bread, sliced (8 ounces)

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix seasonings. Add shrimp; toss. Let stand 15 minutes.
In a large skillet, over high heat, melt half the butter. Add the shrimp mixture, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add the remaining butter, the chicken broth and wine; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked.
With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp to a deep platter. To seasoned butter mixture in skillet, add scallions; over high heat, boil, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened. Pour over shrimp. Serve with sliced French bread to dip into sauce.