NOLa BBQ Shrimp

READY IN: 40minsYIELD: 3 1/2 Pounds

1 ¹⁄₂ cupsbutter

¹⁄₂ cupextra virgin olive oil

¹⁄₂ cupWorcestershire sauce

¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh garlic

2bay leaves

1tablespooncayenne pepper

1tablespoononion powder

2teaspoonsdried oregano

2teaspoonssmoked paprika

1teaspoonfresh ground black pepper

1tablespoondried thyme

¹⁄₄ teaspoonliquid smoke

¹⁄₄ cupfresh lemon juice

12ouncesbeer, of choice

1 sliced lemon

1lemon, for wedges to serve

3lbs jumbo gulf shrimp (whole, heads on)

3scallions, cleaned, cut on biased end to end, save green part to garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients except shrimp, in a large oven proof skillet (preferably cast iron).

3. Heat on low heat until butter is melted, add all liquid and dry ingredients.

4. Simmer about 10 minutes.

5. Taste,add salt & pepper if needed.

6. Add Shrimp to liquid.

7. Place sliced lemon atop the shrimp.

8. Bake 20 minutes, tossing the shrimp every 5 minutes.

9. Serve in a bowl, garnish with scallions, lemon wedgesand dont forget French bread for dipping!

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