New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt butter in a Dutch oven.
Except for the shrimp, add remaining ingredients.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils.
Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
Let stand, uncovered, at least 30 minutes.
About 20 minutes before serving, add shrimp and cook over medium heat to 6 to 8 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
Bake 10 minutes in a preheated 450\u00b0 oven. Ladle shrimp and sauce into bowls and serve with plenty of crusty French bread for dipping into the sauce.