Acadian Peppered Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb butter
1/2 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
1/2 cup black pepper, finely ground
1 salt
4 lb large raw shrimp in shells


Directions

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. From Nathalie Dupree's "New
Southern Cooking"


Servings: 4 servings

 

 

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Categories: Fish; Seafood; Shrimp


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