BBQ Shrimp #4

Ingredients

• 3 lbs head-on shrimp
• ½ lb butter
• 1 C vegetable oil
• 4 bay leaves, crushed
• 1 tbs dried rosemary
• 1 tbs paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp basil
• pinch salt
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Make Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt butter with vegetable oil over medium heat. Add all remaining ingredients except shrimp and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes.
2. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp and cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes, until shrimp turn pink.
3. Bake: Transfer pan to a 450°F oven and bake 10 minutes.
4. Serve: Serve hot in wide bowls or large plates with plenty of sauce and French bread for dipping.

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