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Lemony Barbecue Shrimp | Magnolia Days

Lemony Barbecue Shrimp

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 Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced or pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 drops hot sauce Tabasco recommended
  • 1/2 pound large fresh shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Add shrimp and stir to coat with sauce. Chill and allow to marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
  3. Heat oven to 300°F.
  4. Arrange shrimp and sauce in a shallow baking dish. Bake until shrimp are just cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  5. 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.