Dragon Shrimp

Name: Dragon Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw large shrimp, in shells (21-30 count); 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 7 teaspoons black pepper; 2 large lemons, juice of; 6 tablespoons chili sauce (be generous -- about 2/3 cup); 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs raw large shrimp, in shells (21-30 count)
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons dried basil
7 teaspoons black pepper
2 large lemons, juice of
6 tablespoons chili sauce (be generous -- about 2/3 cup)
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1

If shrimp is frozen, thaw under cold, running water.
2

Drain and pat dry.
3

(If fresh, rinse and dry.) Put shrimp in a shallow roasting pan large enough that they don't overlap.
4

Melt butter in a small saucepan.
5

Remove from heat and stir in all remaining ingredients.
6

Pour sauce evenly over shrimp.
7

Cover with foil and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
8

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9

Bake shrimp, covered, for approximately 30 minutes.
10

Remove and check for doneness before serving.
11

(If they aren't opaque, put them back in for about 3 minutes.) Serve bowls of sauce on the side, with lots of French bread for'dipping'.