Acadian Peppered Shrimp

A traditional Cajun recipe for Acadian Peppered Shrimp.

ItalianChickenEasy10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb Butter
  • 2 tsp Fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp Fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 Bay leaf, crumbled
  • Salt
  • 0.5 cup Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 5 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 0.5 cup Black pepper, finely ground
  • 4 lb Large raw shrimp in shells

Instructions

  1. 1

    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, stir- ring 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.

Tags

cajun