Nawlins Bbq Shrimp Aka Cajun Tofu Food

BBQ SHRIMP NAWLINS STYLE

Steps:

• Combine butter, olive oil, chili sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, liquid smoke, oregano, paprika, and Tabasco sauce. Add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly; simmer 5 minutes.
• Add shrimp. Turn to high and cook, stirring often about 5 minutes or until shrimp curl and turn pink. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• Serve immediately with lots of napkins.

NEW ORLEANS BBQ CAJUN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons of the cajun spice and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl.
• Rub the shrimp with this mixture.
• Place the shrimp in a plastic baggie and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
• In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned.
• Add the beer, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the pepper, rosemary and 2 teaspoons salt.
• Stir to mix.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick.
• Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature.
• Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves.
• Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp.
• Toss to coat well.
• Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours.
• Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
• Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce making sure that it doesn't burn.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade.
• Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are pink.
• Don't overcook or they will get tough.
• Serve with the warm sauce for dipping.