New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp

• 2 sticks salted butter
• 1 c. vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. chopped garlic
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 4 bay leaves, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 lb. shrimp in shell

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven.
2. Except for the shrimp, add remaining ingredients.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils.
4. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Let stand, uncovered, at least 30 minutes.
7. About 20 minutes before serving, add shrimp and cook over medium heat to 6 to 8 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
8. Bake 10 minutes in a preheated 450u0b0 oven. Ladle shrimp and sauce into bowls and serve with plenty of crusty French bread for dipping into the sauce.

butter, vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, bay leaves, basil, cayenne, oregano, salt, black pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, shrimp

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=995027 (may not work)