New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp
Barbecued shrimp is a New Orleans favorite. Pascal's Manale Restaurant in New Orleans is known for creating this delightful dish. The secret is that the recipe does not contain barbecue sauce!
French bread is a must for dipping in this tangy sauce.
New Orleans Barbequed Shrimp Ingredients 1½ sticks butter1 cup italian dressing4 cloves garlic, minced4 bay leaves, crushed½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon dried oregano2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed2½ pounds shrimp, headless½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon black pepperJuice from 1 small lemon
Directions In heavy pan, melt butter. Add italian dressing and mix well. Add all other ingredients, except shrimp. Cook over medium head, stirring constantly until sauce begins to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand uncovered for 30 minutes. Add shrimp to the sauce, mix thoroughly, put pan back on burner. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or (optionally) bake for 10 minutes. Serve equal portions of shrimp with sauce ladled over each serving. Serve with French bread for dipping. Serves 6
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