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The Recipe Bin: Cajun - Entrees: Fish & Seafood

Acadian Peppered Shrimp

1 lb Butter

½ cup Lemon juice

2 tsp Fresh basil - chopped

2 tsp Cayenne pepper

2 tsp Fresh oregano - chopped

5 Garlic cloves - minced

1 Bay leaf - crumbled

½ cup Black pepper - finely ground

1 Salt

4 lbs Large raw shrimp in shells

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.

Makes approximately 4 servings.

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