Brennan`s Texas Creole Barbecued Shrimp

***BBQ Shrimp Base*** 2 1/2 lemons -- peeled and quartered

3 tablespoons coarse-ground black pepper

2 tablespoons seafood seasoning

1 cup worcestershire sauce

1 cup water

6 cloves garlic

***SHRIMP*** 1/3 cup julienne red bell pepper

1/3 cup julienne poblano pepper

1/3 cup sliced yellow onion

3/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

20 shrimp -- 16 to 20 count,

-- peeled and cleaned 3/4 cup barbecue sauce base -- (see recipe, above)

1/4 cup whipping cream

For the Sauce Base: In saucepan combine all ingredients and reduce liquid by ha lf. Strain liquid through fine-mesh strainer and reserve. For the Shrimp: In skillet, saut? peppers, onion, and garlic in oil on medium he at for about 40 seconds. Add shrimp and saut? for 30 seconds. Stir in barbecue sauce base. Add cream and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, until shrimp are cooked.

To serve, arrange shrimp, cornbread pudding, and jicama salad on each plate.

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