Datilgator Cajun BBQ Shrimp

Ingredients: 

3 Tablespoons - Datilgator Cajun Seasoning 
1 Pound - 16/20 Shrimp (head off, unpeeled) 
1 Tablespoon - Worcestershire Sauce 
1 Tablespoon - Jarred minced garlic 
½ Cup - room temperature Amber Ale Beer (Fat Tire or similar) 
8 Tablespoons - Salted Butter (Kerrygold or similar) 
1 French Baguette (fresh) 
½ Cup - Shrimp Stock (made from peeled shrimp shells, do not buy) 
2 Cups - of Water 

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven to 300 degrees

2. Peel and devein shrimp, save shells 

3. Add empty shells and water to a medium sized saucepan - this is your shrimp stock

4. Heat shells and water on medium heat on stove, stir occasionally 

5. Add 6 Tablespoons (¾ of stick) of butter and Datilgator Cajun Seasoning to a large frying pan

6. Heat butter and Datilgator Cajun Seasoning over low heat 
Stir regularly for 3 - 5 minutes

7. Put french baguette in oven directly on rack, allow to warm for 10-15 minutes 
In frying pan, once butter and seasoning are melted together, add Worcestershire Sauce and Minced Garlic, stir 

8. Strain ½ cup of shrimp stock into a measuring cup and save for later - discard the rest 

9. Pour room temperature beer into ½ cup measuring cup 
Increase heat on frying pan to medium/high heat DO NOT BURN
After 20 - 30 seconds (likely sooner if using gas stove) Add shrimp to frying pan

10. Make sure shrimp is spread out in pan and not overlapping on top of each other

11. Reduce heat slightly

12. Cook for 20 - 30 seconds, flip with tongs, cook for additional 20 - 30 seconds after all are flipped, cooking time may vary slightly DO NOT BURN shrimp or sauce 

13. Add shrimp stock (½ cup measured and strained) and ½ cup of beer to frying pan

14. Reduce heat to low for 1-2 minutes 

15. Remove from heat 

16. Remove bread from oven and slice into ¾” pieces                                  
In a bowl, add slices of bread with butter. Top with shrimp and sauce and enjoy or add to a bowl of steamed rice!