CAJUN BAKED SHRIMP

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Provided by Judy Wilkins

Categories     Shellfish     Bake     Quick & Easy     Mint     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit     Texas

Yield Makes 6 to 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds uncooked large shrimp, unpeeled
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 1/2 cups bottled Italian dressing
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 bay leaves, crumbled
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in Italian dressing, lemon juice, mint, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaves, pepper, and salt. Cool sauce to room temperature; mix into shrimp. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours, tossing occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake shrimp until just opaque in center, about 15 minutes, and serve.

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