Meat-Less Fridays: Recipe for Rich and Decadent Eating

Well, here we are on the last meat-less Friday, and folks, I have saved the best for last!  This first time I ever ate or even heard of this meal was from my mother-in-law, and the name does nothing for it...why this dish is named this is beyond me, because there is no barbecue in it at all, but boy is it good!  This is a meal we eat maybe once a year, first because it isn't exactly cheap to make and second because it is so rich, but it is super easy and I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't like this meal!  So, if you can get your hands on some fresh shrimp, give this recipe a try!  French Bread is a must with this recipe, it is great for dipping in the remaining spicy butter sauce.

Marci's Barbecue Shrimp
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Small Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped
1 Small Onion, Finely Chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
2 Pounds Large Fresh Shrimp, Rinsed (The Whole Thing in the Shell)
2 Sticks of Butter
4 Tablespoons Mrs. Dash Original
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
2 Bay Leaves
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
A Few Dashes of Your Favorite Hot Sauce
1 Lemon
1 Loaf of French Bread

In a saucepan heat Olive Oil over medium heat, add Bell Pepper, Onion and Garlic, cook until vegetables are soft.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large casserole dish (oven safe) add Olive Oil and cooked Vegetables, and all of the remaining ingredients, except the Lemon and French Bread.  Place uncovered in the oven for 10 minutes, remove and stir well, butter should be melted.  Repeat this two more times, for a total cooking time of 30 minutes.  The shrimp should be pink and completely opaque.  Remove Bay Leaves, and squirt the juice from the Lemon over the Shrimp right before you serve.  Serve in bowls with French Bread on the side.  Enjoy and Happy Easter!