Baked Shrimp with Creole Sauce

By Leite's Culinaria

Ingredients

4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium (2 oz) shallot ( minced)
8 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon store-bought or homemade Creole seasoning
3 bay leaves
3 pounds (18 to 20 count) jumbo shrimp, shell and heads-on
Rice (crusty bread, or biscuits, for serving (optional))

Prep Time25mins
Cook Time45mins
Servings6

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the olive oil, and add the shallot and minced garlic. Simmer until the shallot is translucent and the garlic turns golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, parsley, lemon juice, cayenne, paprika, and Creole seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Add the bay leaves and continue to simmer until dark and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes more.

Pile the shrimp in a 9 by 13-inch(23-by 33-cm) baking dish or roasting pan, pour the sauce over the shrimp, and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the shrimp, stir, and bake until cooked through, about 5 minutes more.

Remove from the oven, discard the bay leaves, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving with rice, bread, or biscuits, if desired.