Creole Barbecue Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 25 minutes
Marinating time: 1-2 hours
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
1/2 cup chopped onion
3-4 cloves chopped garlic
Dash of salt
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons water
24 Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
1 lemon, cut into wedges
In a medium saucepan, heat the Crisco Pure Canola Oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and a dash of salt; cook about 2 minutes. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning and water. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Cook for about 5 minutes; cool to room temperature. Place shrimp in a large non-reactive bowl; pour 1/2 the cooled sauce over. Toss to coat; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
Heat the grill. Grill the shrimp, about 5 minutes per side, until done. Place on a platter and pour the remaining heated sauce over; garnish with lemon wedges.