Shrimp - Cajun Broiled

By mariannefeldman

In keeping with the New Orleans flavor of many of the Ruth's Chris dishes, this barbecued shrimp is actually Cajun-style broiled shrimp with a little kick to it.

Ingredients

• 5 to 6 large uncooked shrimp
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce (Frank's Red Hot or Crystal are good)
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground or cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
• pinch dried rosemary
• lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Shell and devein the shrimp.

3. In a small baking dish, combine the melted butter with the hot sauce, garlic, salt, cracked pepper, parsley, and rosemary. Stir.

4. Arrange the shrimp side by side in the baking dish and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Immediately broil the shrmp for 2 to 4 minutes or until the shrimp are done, but not chewy. Squeeze some lemon juice over the shrimp. Serve the shrimp sizzling hot in the baking dish.