Saturday, June 23, 2012

Barbeque Shrimp


BBQ Shrimp


This is not what you think. This recipe comes from a restaurant in Nashville, TN called 12th & Porter, run by Jody Fasion, which is now closed.  It is spicy, it is messy and it is good, all at the same time. It is simple to prepare and great to eat on a Friday night. And read the recipe all the way through first before you begin.

Ingredients:
A loaf of French Bread
Pound and a half of Fresh Shrimp (take the heads off is applicable)
3 Sticks Unsalted Butter
Dried Parsley Flakes
Garlic Powder
Ms. Dash Table Blend (Salt Free)
Red Pepper
Tabasco
Frank's Red Hot Sauce
Dash of Worcestershire
 A Pinch of Salt

Step 1:
Rinse the shrimp off with water and remove only the feet. Set aside

(I use Clarified Butter, it's an extra step but worth it-Just Google it-But either way, its a great dish)

Step 2:
Slowly melt 3 sticks of unsalted butter in a large skillet. When butter is melted season it by sprinkling Dried Parsley Flakes, Garlic Powder, Ms. Dash Table Blend, Red Pepper, Tabasco, Frank's Hot sauce, a dash of Worcestershire and a pinch of salt.

VERY IMPORTANT: Taste the mixture and add seasoning ingredients based on the taste. It should be flavorful and spicy but not overwhelming. You are going to dip the French Bread in this mixture as you eat the Shrimp.

Step 3:
Get melted butter up to medium-high heat and add the shrimp. Cook them quickly while stirring them around with a wooden spoon. Cook to the desired texture but remember, they are going to cook in the sauce after you remove them from the stove. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

Step 4: 
Pour the shrimp and sauce into a large bowl. Serve with French Bread. You can heat up the French Bread or serve it cold. Peal and eat the Shrimp and dip your French Bread into the sauce.

IMPORTANT: Only peel the feet off the Shrimp, do not peel the shell off the Shrimp completely and try to cook. The Shrimp will not turn out right. By peeling just the feet off the Shrimp, you allow the butter and seasonings to get into the Shrimp but the shell keeps you from overcooking the Shrimp.