Bbq Shrimp Jeff Smith Frugal Gourmet Food

JUMBALAYA

Steps:

• Use any combination of the meats, but the shrimp is a must. I like using parboiled brats for the sausage, but kielbasa is OK. There is no need to parboil fully cooked meats, and do NOT pre-cook the shrimp.
• Saute the raw veggies (the holy trinity of Cajun cuisine) in the oil until the onion is translucent. Add tomatoes (do not drain), Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces, Simmer 30 minutes.
• Add meat (not shrimp, yet) and broth. Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• Add shrimp, then stir in rice. Cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. If rice is not quite done, add water, 1 cup at a time, and continue to simmer until rice is done to your taste. (think risotto).

"THE FRUGAL GOURMET'S" SOUTHERN BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Simmer SLOWLY uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• (approx 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.) (Watch it closely because it will burn if your heat is too high).

NEW ORLEANS FAMOUS BARBECUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a frying pan, fry bacon until clear.
• Add margarine and all other ingredients except shrimp.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place shrimp, in a single layer, in a baking dish and pour sauce over the top.
• Stir to coat.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Stir once or twice.
• Serve immediately.
• You can peel these when you eat them, but not before.
• Serve with plenty of napkins!