New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

BBQ shrimp done New Orleans style in a spicy, buttery, lemony sauce that is so good that you will be lickin' your fingers and the plate clean.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup beer
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound shrimp, cleaned
2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut i
salt to taste

Directions:
Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beer, lemon juice, creole seasoning and pepper, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the shrimp and cook until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the chilled butter until it melts, season with salt to taste and enjoy with french bread to soak up all of that tasty sauce.