Valentine’s  week seems to focus on chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate.  {And just when we thought we got it out of our system after Christmas . . . }   As much as we love it- we do still need to eat dinner {don’t we?}

If you’re looking for a delicious way to celebrate the occasion, this Oven-Baked Barbecue Shrimp is a favorite at our house.  It’s fast to put together and so packed with incredible Big Easy flavor how could you not love it!  Serve it hot out of the oven with a fresh salad, and of course plenty of french bread to soak up the juices!  I’m sure your valentine will love it as much as mine!

Oven-Baked Barbecue Shrimp – New Orleans Style

Ingredients

3 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
3/4 cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 lemons, sliced
French baguette, sliced for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Cover a large baking sheet or broiler pan with foil.

Place shrimp on the foil pan.  Cook butter and garlic in a sauce pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.  Add all the remaining ingredients and blend well.  Pour the sauce over the shrimp.

Bake 25 minutes, stirring and turning shrimp after 10 minutes.

Serves 6-8

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