Barbecue Shrimp

Name: Barbecue Shrimp
Ingredients: 8 -14 large shrimp, heads on (1 lb, very fresh, no pink in heads, DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce); 6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper, cracked; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning; 6 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons water; 1 lemon, juice of; 12 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 12 teaspoon paprika; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 14 cup heavy cream

14 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

8 -14 large shrimp, heads on (1 lb, very fresh, no pink in heads, DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce)
6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper, cracked
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
6 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
6 tablespoons water
1 lemon, juice of
12 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 teaspoon paprika
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
14 cup heavy cream

Directions

1

DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce.
2

The heads can be removed after cooking and before serving.
3

Cut whiskers off of shrimp, if you dont they will get all tangled.
4

In a saute pan place 1/2 stick of butter in pan and saute garlic.
5

When garlic is sauteed, place all ingredients except butter, lemon juice and shrimp in pan.
6

When ingredients are combined place shrimp in liquid and cook until the shrimp turns pink (cooked).
7

Make sure the shrimp are stirred carefully so that all shrimp are coated equally and cooked evenly.
8

Move shrimp into colander, reserving liquid and seasonings in saute pan.
9

Turn heat down to medium high and add butter, an ounce at a time, stirring constantly.
10

When all butter is melted, continue to stir and reduce liquid until it thickens and becomes very smooth.
11

Add lemon juice and stir for 1 minute.
12

Add cream and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
13

Place shrimp in a bowl and pour sauce over shrimp.
14

Serve with slices of warm French bread for dipping.