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NEW ORLEANS STYLE SHRIMP
1 1/2 lb large shrimp (21 to 25 per lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
baguette and lemon wedges
Snip shells of shrimp with scissors down middle of back, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact. Make an incision along length of back where shells are cut and devein, leaving shells in place. (Shells will prevent shrimp from becoming tough on outside when grilled.) Toss shrimp with oil, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and marinate at cool room temperature 15 minutes.
While shrimp marinate, prepare medium hot grill for cooking. Thread 4 or 5 shrimp onto each skewer and grill, or broil 3 minutes per side.
Heat butter, chili powder, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted, then remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Push shrimp off skewers into a bowl, then pour butter mixture over them and toss to combine well.
Makes 4 main-course servings. |
