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.

niyah myers
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Ganaya Booker
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This recipe is easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Dawa Dem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Decem_Unos Quattro
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This is my go-to recipe for barbeque shrimp. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


NAIMATULLAH KHAN BURIRO
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I always serve it with rice and grilled vegetables.


Thabiso Selby Mokhutshoane
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Amro Mohamed
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


cismaan cali
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kanchon Mia
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


William Mo
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I made Billy's Barbeque Shrimp for my husband's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. My guests loved it.


Prem Bist
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Billy's Barbeque Shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce that is made with a variety of spices, including paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. The sh