barbecue shrimp (ruth's chris copycat)

The Villages, FL
Updated on Jun 8, 2014

My favorite thing at Ruth's Chris is the barbecue shrimp. I couldn't find a recipe that was the same to me, so I experimented until I came up with this one. Be sure to have lots of crusty French bread to soak up the sauce!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Saute
yield 3 to 4

Ingredients

  • COMPOUND BUTTER
  • 1 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 clove garlic, mimced
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • dash salt
  • TO COMPLETE THE DISH
  • 3 pounds raw, peeled, and de-veined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • - green tops from 2 scallions, chopped

How To Make barbecue shrimp (ruth's chris copycat)

  • Step 1
    Mix all of the compound butter ingredients. Set aside. This can be done in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Step 2
    Heat skillet on medium high, add oil.
  • Step 3
    Add shrimp and cook until they start to curl and turn pink. Turn over. Remove as soon as the 2nd side is opaque/pink.
  • Step 4
    Add wine and reduce by half.
  • Step 5
    Add butter and scallions. When the butter is melted add the shrimp back in an toss.
  • Step 6
    Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Keyword: #shrimp
Keyword: #copycat
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Saute
Category: Seafood

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