Ingredients
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4 lbs large shrimp, in the shell see note (21 to 25 count or per pound, fresh or frozen)
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3 tablespoons cajun spices
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1 tablespoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon dried rosemary
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 lb butter
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1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
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6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
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1 cup beer
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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4 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
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1 lemon, sliced
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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3 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 -5 dashes louisiana hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine 3 tablespoons of the cajun spice and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the shrimp with this mixture.
- Place the shrimp in a plastic baggie and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
- In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned.
- Add the beer, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the pepper, rosemary and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Stir to mix.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick.
- Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature.
- Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp.
- Toss to coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours.
- Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
- Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
- While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce making sure that it doesn't burn.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade.
- Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are pink.
- Don't overcook or they will get tough.
- Serve with the warm sauce for dipping.