NOLA BBQ SHRIMP

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Make and share this NOLa BBQ Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 3 1/2 Pounds, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1202.9, Fat 100.2, SaturatedFat 48, Cholesterol 611.7, Sodium 2881.5, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.4, Protein 49.3