Gulf Coast Shrimp

Name: Gulf Coast Shrimp
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 As an Appetizer, 4 As a Main Course
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1½ pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (see box), shells reserved; 1 cup bottled clam broth, chicken broth, or water; 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1½ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; ¾ cup dark cane syrup (see Note); 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons Tabasco or other Louisiana-style hot sauce; 4 scallions, both white and green parts, trimmed and finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

U.S.A.

Preparation info

Serves
6 to 8
As an Appetizer

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Barbecue Bible

By Steven Raichlen

Published 1998

About

These Gulf Coast Shrimp have jumped from the proverbial frying pan to the fire, since traditionally the shrimp would be sautéed, not grilled. Hot, sweet, and smoky, the shrimp are definitely worth putting tradition aside for.

Ingredients

1½ pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (see box), shells reserved
1 cup bot

Americas
United States
Dinner
Spicy
Gluten-free

Method

Advance Preparation

2 to 4 hours for marinating the shrimp