Cajun and Creole Recipes

Acadian Peppered Shrimp

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Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
  • Salt
  • 4 pounds large raw shrimp in shells (30/35 per pound)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large deep 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 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. Lay newspapers on the table.
  7. Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table.


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