Acadian Peppered Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb butter
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 cup black pepper, finely ground
salt
4 lbs raw shrimp in shells

Preparation

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.