Ingredients

  • 3 12 cups olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 14 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 6 lbs large shrimp, heads off, unshelled
  • 1 12 cups clarified butter
  • 1 cup dry vermouth
  • fluted lemon slice (garnish) (optional)
  • parsley sprig (garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice,brown sugar,Worcestershire and all seasonings in a large bowl, whisk well to blend, and let stand at room temperature several hours or overnight.
  • ( I like to let it stand overnight to allow the flavors to fully develop).
  • Divide shrimp between 2 large deep skillets.
  • Whisk oil mixture together to distribute seasonings evenly and pour oil mixture over shrimp, dividing evenly.
  • Add 3/4 cup clarified butter to each skillet.
  • Place over low heat and cook, stirring, just until shrimp are pink, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup vermouth to each skillet and cook 3 minutes.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with lemon and parsley sprigs, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.