Lemony Barbecue Shrimp is an easy to prepare a meal for two. The buttery BBQ sauce has a kick of heat brightened up with citrus.
Course
Main
Cuisine
American
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time35minutes
Servings2servings
AuthorRenee Dobbs
Ingredients
1/4cupunsalted butter
1 1/2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoonchili sauce
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
1/2lemonthinly sliced
1clovegarlicminced or pressed
1/2teaspoonground cayenne pepper
1/2teaspoondried oregano
3drops hot sauceTabasco recommended
1/2poundlarge fresh shrimppeeled and deveined
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except shrimp and parsley in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter melts and comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Add shrimp and stir to coat with sauce. Chill and allow to marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
Heat oven to 300°F.
Arrange shrimp and sauce in a shallow baking dish. Bake until shrimp are just cooked through, about 18 minutes.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Recipe Notes
Lemony Barbecue Shrimp is an easy to prepare meal for two. The buttery BBQ sauce has a kick of heat brightened up with citrus.