Ingredients

4 pounds raw shrimp, heads and shells on, well rinsed and drained
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 cloves garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 teaspoon crushed whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 lemons, cut in half and their juice

1 large loaf crusty French bread

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse the
shrimp under cold running water and let drain. Spread in 1 layer in a large roasting pan or baking dish. Melt
the butter in a large saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the shrimp and bread, and stir to mix
well. Remove from the heat and pour over the shrimp. Bake in the oven until the shrimp are pink and cooked
through, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the shrimp from drying out. Remove from the oven and
pour into a large serving bowl, or individual bowls to be peeled and eaten at tableside, with hot French bread
for dunking in the sauce.

Ingredients

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an
airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup