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Louisiana Barbecued Shrimp

Dress up shrimp in this tangy Southern-style sauce and sop up the extra juices with baguette chunks in a dinner that’s done in under 15 minutes.

Serves 6
Ready in 13 mins
Prep time 5 mins
Cooking time 8 mins
268 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 2 lbs frozen raw peeled, deveined large shrimp, thawed
> 1 tbsp brown sugar
> 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
> 1/2 tsp dried oregano
> 1/2 tsp dried thyme
> 1 tsp sweet paprika
> 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
> 2 tbsp butter, divided
> 1 lemon, halved
> 2 green onions, finely chopped
> 1 baguette, to serve

Steps

1
Pat the shrimp dry. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, paprika, and cayenne.
2
Heat a large cast-iron or heavy-duty pan on medium-high, and melt 1 tbsp butter. Add half of the shrimp and sauté 3–4 min., flipping halfway, until shrimp are fully cooked. Transfer shrimp to a large platter. Repeat with remaining 1 tbsp butter and shrimp.
3
Squeeze a lemon half over shrimp on platter. Garnish with the green onions and remaining lemon wedges. Serve with the baguette.

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