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Acadian peppered shrimp

Acadian peppered shrimp
Main Ingredient: Shrimp Various Fish

Course: Various Main Dishes

Cuisine: Southern Creole and Cajun

Special food: Acadian

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Average: 3.5 (2 votes)

Acadian peppered shrimp ingredients

  • 1 lb butter
  • 1⁄2 c Lemon juice
  • 2 T Fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 T Cayenne pepper
  • 2 T Fresh oregano, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Bay leaf, crushed
  • 1⁄2 c Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 Salt
  • 4 lb Large raw shrimp in shells

Cooking Acadian peppered shrimp

1. The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound.
2. Melt the butter in a large deep-sided frying pan or iron skillet over low heat.
3. When melted, raise the heat, and add the remaining ingredients except the shrimp.
4. Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the shrimp, stirring and turning to coat well with the seasoned butter.
6. Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes.
7. Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table.


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