Cajun Acadian Peppered Shrimp

Recipe ingredients:

• 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
  

Directions:

1. The shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Cook until the shrimp have turned a rich deep pink, about 10 minutes. Serve the shrimp in their shells, peeling them at the table