Mr. B's BBQ Shrimp

I first ate at Mr. B’s on my very first, very magical trip to New Orleans. I ate there last with my then boyfriend, now husband, Jeff and had the exact same meal I did during my first visit: BBQ shrimp, tons of hot bread and a bloody bull cocktail. I’ve made it a number of times since then, and it never fails to take me back to a city and a time that I love. It is insanely delicious and incredibly messy. Serve with lots of bread, beer, bibs, and tons of napkins!

ingredients

16 jumbo shrimp (12 per pound, about 1 1/2 pounds), with heads and unpeeled
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Hot, crusty French bread as accompaniment

directions

1
In a large skillet combine shrimp, Worcestershire, lemon juice, black peppers, Creole seasoning, and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until shrimp turn pink, about 1 minute on each side.
2
Reduce heat to moderate and stir in butter, a few cubes at a time, stirring constantly and adding more only when butter is melted.
3
Remove skillet from heat. Place shrimp in a bowl and pour sauce over top.
4
Serve shell on, with warm French bread for dipping.

Source: Julie