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
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