Brennan'S Shrimp Clemenceau - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 sprig thyme
7 dried hot peppers
2 tablespoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 lbs shrimp, in the shell
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
oil (for deep frying)
2 tablespoons butter
8 mushrooms
2 sprigs parsley, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cooked green peas

Preparation

Combine water, bay leaves, thyme, peppers, salt and cayenne in a large pot.
Bring to a boil and simmer 25 minutes.
Add shrimp and simmer until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
Drain, discarding liquid.
Peel and devein shrimp; set aside.
Heat oil to 375\u00b0F and fry potatoes until golden-brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Melt butter in a large skillet.
Saute mushrooms, parsley and garlic until lightly browned.
Add potatoes, shrimp and peas.
Toss lightly over medium heat and serve piping hot.