No holiday buffet is completely without the appetizers. These shrimp will make the perfect opening to your holiday feast. Serve in the sauce with a slotted spoon and lemon slices on the side.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. butter
- 3 lemons, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
- 2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, uncooked in shells
Directions:
Preheat the oven temperature to 375. Place the butter into a large saucepan and melt on medium heat. Let the butter completely melt, and add the lemon slices. Stir in the pepper, salt and garlic. Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and blend in well. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.
Lay the shrimp into the bottom of a large roasting pan. Pour the simmered sauce over the shrimp. Bake 20 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. Makes 12 servings.
Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 50 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
