Skillet Barbecued Shrimp
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Toss cleaned shrimp in Cajun seasoning and cracked pepper. Set aside until ready to cook.
- 2
Heat skillet and coat bottom with olive oil. Sauté shrimp until about half cooked.
- 3
Add the wine, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Let reduce for several minutes while shrimp complete cooking (until firm but soft to the touch with spatula).
- 4
Remove the shrimp from the boiling liquid, allowing liquid to continue reducing to a light syrup consistency.
- 5
Drop several chunks of butter into skillet to melt and thicken the reduced sauce. Use as much or as little butter as desired depending on richness preference.
- 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed.
💡 Cook's Notes
Shrimp size is 16-20 per pound for this recipe, giving each guest 4 fairly good sized shrimp. More and larger shrimp works fine too.
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