New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

BBQ shrimp done New Orleans style in a spicy, buttery, lemony sauce that is so good that

you will be licking your fingers and the plate clean!

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup beer, wine or broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1/2 lemon)
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined *
• 2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• salt to taste

directions

1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beer, lemon juice, creole seasoning and pepper, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the chilled butter until it melts, season with salt to taste and enjoy with french bread to soak up all of that tasty sauce!

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