Barbecued Shrimp - Cajun Style |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Spicy shrimp that get their fiery heat from a Cajun marinade. After reading the book Exit To Eden , I came across this recipe for barbecued shrimp, which was nothing short of fantastic , that sounded like the dish described in the story. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix seasonings. Add shrimp; toss. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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