Acadian Peppered Shrimp Recipe

Such a simple but wonderfully tasty shrimp recipe

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: American
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Butter
• 2 ts Fresh basil, chopped
• 2 ts Fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 ea Bay leaf, crumbled
• 1 x Salt
• 1/2 c Lemon juice
• 2 ts Cayenne pepper
• 5 ea Garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 c Black pepper, finely ground
• 4 lb Large raw shrimp in shells (30-35 count)

Directions

1. Melt the Butter in a large deep-sided frying pan or iron skillet over low heat
2. When melted, raise the heat, and add the remaining ingredients except the shrimp
3. Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 10 minutes
4. Add the shrimp, stirring and turning to coat well with the seasoned Butter
5. Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes.Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table