"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

"What's for Dinner?!" I'm always thinking about it, thought I'd share.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Creole-Spiced Shrimp

This is always a crowd pleaser and fun to eat.  Easy to make and can be made in the oven or on the grill.  I like to serve this with southern-styled dirty rice and collard greens.

2# unpeeled shrimp (you can substitute peeled and deveined if desired)
1 small onion
1 lemon, thinly sliced
8 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. fresh oregano leaves
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
2 tsp. hot chili paste
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/2 C. Unsealed butter, cut into tablespoons

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Using a small kitchen scissors, cut shrimp along the curved backs.  Remove vein, keeping she'll intact.  Toss shrimp and next 9 ingredients in a large bowl.

Place four 16x12" sheets of heavy-duty foil on a work surface.  Divide the shrimp mixture among the sheets.  Fold all foil edges towards the center to accommodate the liquid; do not crimp.  Add 2 Tbsp. butter and 1/4 cup water to each.  Crimp tightly to seal.

Arrange packets on a rimmed baking sheet.  Place in oven and cook until shrimp are just opaque in the center, about 30 minutes.  Carefully cut open packets and serve with rice.  Enjoy!!

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