Name: Creole-Spiced Shrimp
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled or peeled deveined shrimp, preferably wild American; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 lemon, thinly sliced; 8 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 2 teaspoons hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons; Ingredient info: Hot chili paste is sold at Asian markets and many supermarkets.

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Creole-Spiced ShrimpRomulo Yanes

Get juicy shrimp by gently steaming them in an herb-and-lemon infused broth.

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