What You Need:

 

1 lb. butter

3 lemons, sliced

3 T of pepper

1/2 t of salt

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 T of Worcestershire sauce

1/2 t of hot pepper sauce

2 1/2 lbs. shrimp, uncooked in shells

 

How to Make It:

 

Set the oven temperature to 375 and preheat.

Place the butter into a large saucepan and place of medium heat.

Let the butter completely melted add the lemon slices.

Stir in the pepper, salt and garlic.

Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce and blend in well.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer 30 minutes, stirring often.

Lay the shrimp into the bottom of a large roasting pan.

Pour the simmered sauce over the shrimp.

Bake 20 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink. 

 

Makes 12 servings

 

Preparation Time:  approximately 15 minutes

Cooking Time:  approximately 50 minutes

Total Time:  approximately 1 hour 05 minutes

 

No buffet is completely without the appetizers.  These shrimp will make the perfect opening to your Christmas dinner.  Serve in the sauce with a slotted spoon and lemon slices on the side.