Acadian peppered shrimp

Main Ingredient: Shrimp Various Fish
Course: Various Main Dishes
Cuisine: Southern Creole and Cajun
Special food: Acadian
Yield:

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.