Barbecued Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 4 bay leaves, Crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, Crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 3-4 lbs fresh  shrimp, deheaded in the shells (the larger the better)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large sauce pan melt the butter.

3. 3

   Add oil and mix well.

4. 4

   Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and simmer 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove the pan from the heat and let it stand uncovered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the shrimp to the sauce, mix thoroughly and put the pan back on the burner. Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.

7. 7

   Put the pan in the oven or transfer to a baking dish and cook for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve with 1/2 cup of sauce over each portion.