Mardi Gras Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs	681g / 24oz	Shell-on medium shrimp
1/2 cup	99g / 3.5oz	Butter
1/4 cup	59ml	Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons	30ml	Brown sugar
4 teaspoons	20ml	Minced or pressed garlic
4 teaspoons	20ml	Paprika
4 teaspoons	20ml	Fresh lemon juice
2		Bay leaves
2 teaspoons	10ml	Minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons	10ml	Coarsely-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried basil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cayenne pepper
3/4 cup	177ml	Beer - at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut each shrimp lengthwise through the curved part of the shell and devein, leaving the shell on.

In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, bay leave, rosemary, pepper, basil, oregano and cayenne. Cook, uncovered, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the seasoning mixture.

Place the pan in the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Pour in the beer, shake pan to mix, and continue baking until the shrimp are firm and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Serve the shrimp in bowls with bread to dunk into the sauce.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
Simply Seafood (recipe archive) at http://www.simplyseafood.com

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