Acadian peppered shrimp2

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	pounds	Butter
½	cup	Lemon juice
2	teaspoons	Fresh basil; chopped
2	teaspoons	Cayenne pepper
2	teaspoons	Fresh oregano; chopped
5		Garlic cloves; minced
1		Bay leaf; crumbled
½	cup	Black pepper; finely ground
		Salt
4	pounds	Large raw shrimp in shells

Directions

The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound. Melt the butter in a large deep-sided frying pan or iron skillet over low heat. When melted, raise the heat, and add the remaining ingredients except the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 10 minutes. Add the shrimp, stirring and turning to coat well with the seasoned butter. Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes. Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Marie Smith" <crafty1@...> on May 2, 1998