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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 lb large gulf shrimp, in their shells
2 tbsp creole seasoning, recipe follows
cracked black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 bay leaves
3 lemons, peeled and sectioned
2 cups water
1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
traditional southern biscuits, recipe follows
1 tbsp chopped chives
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Peel the shrimp, leaving only their tails attached. Reserve the shells and set aside. Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning and fresh cracked black pepper. Use you hands to coat the shrimp with the seasonings. Refrigerate the shrimp while you make the sauce base.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp shells, the remaining Creole seasoning, the bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to cool for about 15 minutes. Strain into a small saucepan. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook until thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 minutes. Makes about 4 to 5 tablespoons of barbecue sauce base. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and saute them, occasionally shaking the skillet, for 2 minutes. Add the cream and all of the barbecue base. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a warm platter with tongs and whisk the butter into the sauce. Remove from the heat. Mound the shrimp in the center of a platter. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and around the plate. Arrange the biscuits around the shrimp. Garnish with chopped chives.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	833.32 Kcal (3489 kJ)
Calories from fat	396.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.08g	68%
Cholesterol	97.47mg	32%
Sodium	4007.52mg	167%
Potassium	663.49mg	14%
Total Carbs	25.1g	8%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.19g	21%
Protein	89.17g	178%
Vitamin C	32.5mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	170.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	125.31 Kcal (525 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.63g	68%
Cholesterol	14.66mg	32%
Sodium	602.61mg	167%
Potassium	99.77mg	14%
Total Carbs	3.77g	8%
Sugars	0.93g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	21%
Protein	13.41g	178%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	54%
Iron	0.7mg	27%
Calcium	25.6mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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