Barbecue Shrimp

In a big, heavy sauce pan melt 2 sticks of butter, then add 1 cup of
vegetable oil and mix. Add ...

1 T minced garlic
several bay leaves, crushed
1 T dried rosemary leaves, crushed (important)
1 T paprika
1 t black pepper
1 t lemon juice
a little (maybe half a teaspoon) oregano
a little basil
a little salt
a little cayenne pepper

Heat to boiling and then simmer this mixture for about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes. Add one-half pound of whole medium or large fresh whole shrimp (heads, antennae, shells and all) per person. Cook over medium heat for 6 or 8 minutes, just until the shrimp turn pink.

Then put the pan in a 450 oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Serve in a wide bowl or large plate with lots of the sauce, with crusty
French bread on the side.

Serves 6.