Cajun BBQ Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup butter ( salted)
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp garlic (finely minced )
4 bay leaves (whole, crushed fine )
2 tsp dried rosemary (crushed )
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tbsp paprika
3/4 tsp pepper (freshly ground black )
1 tsp lemon juice (fresh )
2 lbs shrimp (whole fresh in the shell )

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In a heavy (oven safe) saute pan melt the butter then add the oil and mix well. Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and cook over med medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, uncovered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the sauce , mix thoroughly, and put he pan back on the burner.
Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or just until the shrimp turn pink, then put the an in a preheated 450 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes. Serve equal portions of shrimp with about 1/2 c . of sauce , ladled over each one.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1587.03 Kcal (6645 kJ)
Calories from fat	1295.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	143.95g	221%
Cholesterol	253.53mg	85%
Sodium	2890.67mg	120%
Potassium	265.96mg	6%
Total Carbs	65.99g	22%
Sugars	0.26g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	14%
Protein	19.17g	38%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	101.2mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	460.36 Kcal (1927 kJ)
Calories from fat	375.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.76g	221%
Cholesterol	73.54mg	85%
Sodium	838.51mg	120%
Potassium	77.15mg	6%
Total Carbs	19.14g	22%
Sugars	0.07g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1g	14%
Protein	5.56g	38%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	20%
Iron	0.9mg	17%
Calcium	29.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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