Hot and Spicy Shrimp

Submitted by *OzMan*

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb butter
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup peanut oil
• 2 bay leaves, crumbled
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons rosemary
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon basil, Chopped
• 2 lbs raw shrimp in shells
• 1 teaspoon thyme, Chopped
• salt
• 1 teaspoon oregano, Chopped
• 1 small hot pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pepper, Ground, cayenne

directions

1. Shrimp should be of a size to number 30-35 per pound.
2. Melt the Butter and Oil in a flameproof baking dish.
3. Add the Garlic, herbs, Peppers, bay leaves, Paprika, and Lemon juice, and bring to a bOil.
4. Turn the heat down and simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Remove the dish from the heat and let the flavors marry at least 30 minutes.
6. This hot Butter Sauce can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
7. Preheat the oven to 450F.
8. Reheat the Sauce, add the shrimp, and cook over medium heat until the shrimp just turn pink, then bake in the oven about 30 minutes more.
9. Taste for seasoning, adding Salt if necessary.

Reviews

[Virginia Chandler]

If you like spicy then this recipe is for you. This recipe is pretty easy. Next time I make this dish I will cut the sauce in half.