N'AWLINS BBQ SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

N'awlins BBQ Shrimp Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by lazyhomecook

Number Of Ingredients 13

Seasoning Mix:
2-3 dozen large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 stick, plus 5T unsalted butter, reserved
1 1/2 t minced garlic
1 t Worchestershire sauce
1/3 cup beer, room temperature
Fistful of cilantro, chopped
Thick-sliced French bread
1 t cayenne pepper
1 t freshly ground black pepper
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t crushed red pepper
1/2 t dried thyme

Steps:

Season peeled, deveined and rinsed shrimp with kosher salt; set aside. Combine seasoning ingredients; set aside. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, combine 1 stick of butter, Worchestershire sauce and seasoning mix. When butter is melted, add garlic and shrimp. Cook 1 minute, moving skillet back and forth (instead of stirring). Add remaining 5T butter. Cook and shake pan for a minute or so, until melted. Add beer and cook one minute longer. Remove from heat. Immediately pour shrimp and sauce in a large bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lots of French bread on the side for dipping into the sauce.