In an 8-quart pot, combine the water, paprika, pepper flakes, Louisiana Hot Sauce, mustard, garlic powder, lemon juice and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pot. Stir, return to a boil, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve with Peppery Pepper Sauce.
* Or you can leave shells on shrimp.
Peppery Pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon minced chili peppers 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup chopped pimentos 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon coarse mustard 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped lemon sections
In a small skillet, heat the oil. Add the onions, chili pepper and garlic and saut? over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. In a blender, combine the vegetables, roasted red peppers or pimentos, paprika, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar and lemons. Pur?e until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Makes 1 cup. |