Acadian Peppered Shrimp
Source of Recipe
Marla
List of Ingredients
Acadian Peppered Shrimp
1 pound butter
2 teaspoons fresh basil -- chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano -- chopped
1 bay leaf -- crumbled
1 salt
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
5 garlic cloves -- minced
1/2 cup black pepper -- finely ground
4 pounds large raw shrimp in shells
Recipe
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.
6. Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the
table.
Serves 4
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