1 pounds Butter
½ cup Lemon juice
2 teaspoon Fresh basil; chopped
2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 teaspoon Fresh oregano; chopped
5 Garlic cloves; minced
1 Bay leaf; crumbled
½ cup Black pepper; finely ground
Salt
4 pounds Large raw shrimp in shells
The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound. Melt the
butter in a large deep-sided frying pan or an 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