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How to prepare "louisiana shrimp boil"

louisiana shrimp boil

4 quarts water
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons louisiana hot sauce
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 bay leaves
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled*
lemon wedges (for garnish)
peppery pepper sauce

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 onion
1 tablespoon minced chile 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 sauté 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. purée until smooth. cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

makes 1 cup.