Sticky Barbecued Shrimp
Tender, juicy shrimp combined with a rich, caramelized sauce that adds a deliciously sticky texture and intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons tomato based barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, to taste
1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Rice or grilled garlic toast
Instructions
- Combine Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, pepper, salt and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl. Add shrimp; marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat grill to high.
- Make drainage holes in sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil with a large grilling fork; set aside.
- Drain marinade from shrimp into a medium saucepan. Rinse the bowl with the water and add to pan.
Bring marinade to a boil and boil vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes. Add butter, stirring until melted. - Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Reserve half of marinade for serving.
- Place foil sheet with holes on grill rack with nonstick (dull) side towards food; immediately place shrimp in a single layer on foil. Brush with marinade.
- Grill for 2 to 3 minutes; turn with tongs. Brush with marinade. Continue grilling for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are firm with a few lightly browned edges.
- Serve hot with additional sauce and rice or grilled garlic toast.
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