BILLY'S BARBEQUE SHRIMP

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Billy Tauzin, a former Louisiana congressman and author of "Cook and Tell," shares his recipe for barbecue shrimp, his Cajun specialty. This lunch or dinner recipe is easy to prepare, requiring only a handful of spices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
4 whole bay leaves, finely crushed
2 teaspoons finely crushed dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 pounds large shrimp, in the shell and preferably with heads
Crusty baguette, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a heavy-bottomed ovenproof saucepan, melt butter; add oil, stirring to combine. Add garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, basil, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, black pepper, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, and stir to combine. Return to heat, and cook shrimp over medium heat until the shrimp turn pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer saucepan to oven, and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve immediately with crusty baguette.

Jayden Murden
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I'm not a big fan of barbecue sauce, but I loved this recipe. The sauce is tangy and sweet, and it's perfect for shrimp.


Ca Nyi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Liam Read
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I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this recipe. I used tofu instead of shrimp and it was delicious.


Muhammad Meraj
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I'm allergic to shrimp, but I made this recipe for my family and they loved it.


Rubel Hossen
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.


Sheryar Bagga
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Nairuby Alvarado
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp are so flavorful and juicy.


blitz tesini
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I had some trouble finding the right kind of shrimp for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The shrimp were delicious.


Chulani Jayasingha
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This recipe is a bit spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for people who like spicy food.


Ruby Joy koko
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for entertaining.


Nomfundo Mbhali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the shrimp and asked for the recipe.


Sajid Alam
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were so flavorful and juicy.


Noor Gul
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The sauce is the star of this dish. It's tangy, smoky, and sweet all at the same time. I could eat it with a spoon!


Ndumiso Dube
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal.


Mohammed Masud
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.