Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 stick

butter

melted

0.66 cup

olive oil

5 unit

garlic

crushed

0.5 cup

lemon juice

2.5 tsp

salt

1 tsp

red pepper

0.5 oz

Worcestershire sauce

2.25 tsp

black pepper

2 unit

shrimp

unpeeled with heads on

Step 1
~4 min

Melt butter or oleo.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine melted butter, olive oil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, red pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl to create the sauce.

Step 3
~4 min

Arrange shrimp in a shallow pan in rows, close together.

Step 4
~4 min

Spoon the sauce evenly over the shrimp.

Step 5
~4 min

Sprinkle generously with black pepper.

Step 6
~4 min

Marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 7
~4 min

Cook in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

Serve hot with plenty of French bread for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.

Adjust the amount of red pepper to your desired level of spiciness.

Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Marinate the shrimp ahead of time for a more intense flavor.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Serve as an appetizer or a main course with rice.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Roasted vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Portugal

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as tapas or a main dish in Portuguese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Appetizer
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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