Bon Appetit/September 2002

Spicy Barbecue Shrimp

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
SHRIMP: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
SAUCE: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons (about) water



1 FOR SHRIMP: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; saute just until opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
2 FOR SAUCE: Mix butter and flour in small bowl to blend. Combine clam juice and all remaining ingredients except water in medium saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add butter-flour mixture and whisk until sauce thickens and is smooth, thinning with water by tablespoonfuls if desired, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add sauce to shrimp in skillet; simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.

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