Recipe(tried): Acadian Peppered Shrimp

ACADIAN PEPPERED SHRIMP

1 lb butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 cup finely ground black pepper (or to taste)
Salt, to taste
4 lb large raw shrimp in shells*

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.

*The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound.

Makes 4 servings