New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp

By cserumga

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 27 grams
Saturated Fat: 10 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 9 grams
Protein: 13 grams
Sodium: 860 milligrams
Cholesterol: 115 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (about 1 head)
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 1 pound large shrimp, shell on and deveined
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 3 lemons, cut into wedges
• Crusty bread, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350degreesF.

2. Heat olive oil, butter, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until butter melts and garlic and herbs are fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. Toss shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl. Add to skillet along with sherry and transfer to oven. Bake until shrimp curl and are pink, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with lemon wedges and bread.