Acadian Peppered Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Butter
1/2 cup	118ml	Lemon juice
2 teaspoons	10ml	Fresh basil - chopped
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons	10ml	Fresh oregano - chopped
5		Garlic cloves - minced
1		Bay leaf - crumbled
1/2 cup	118ml	Black pepper - finely ground
		Salt
4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Large raw shrimp in shells

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Bill Wight

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