Barbecued Shrimp - Cajun Style

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
• 2 lbs large shrimp, rinsed and patted dry (shells on)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 loaf french bread, sliced (8 ounces)

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, mix seasonings. add shrimp; toss. let stand 15 minutes.
• 2 in a large skillet, over high heat, melt half the butter. add the shrimp mixture, worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. add the remaining butter, the chicken broth and wine; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked.
• 3 with a slotted spoon, remove shrimp to a deep platter. to seasoned butter mixture in skillet, add scallions; over high heat, boil, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced and slightly thickened. pour over shrimp. serve with sliced french bread to dip into sauce.