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Acadian Peppered Shrimp

A traditional Cajun recipe for Acadian Peppered Shrimp.

CajunChickenEasy10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 Pound Butter
  • 2 Teaspoon Fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 Teaspoon Fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 Bay leaf, crumbled
  • Salt
  • 1/2 Cup Lemon juice
  • 2 Teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 5 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 Cup Black pepper, finely ground
  • 4 Pound Large raw shrimp in shells

Instructions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the shrimp, stirring and turning to coat well with the seasoned Butter.

  4. 4

    Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table.

Tags

cajun