Recipe#26738

Title: Cajun Shrimp 01

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Cajun Shrimp
 
14 large unpeeled shrimp
6 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
juice of one lemon
Hot French bread 
 
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  Place the shrimp, 3 Tbsp of the
butter, the seasonings, and garlic in a saute' pan or oven proof
skillet large enough to hold the shrimp in only one layer.  Place
shrimp in oven for about 2 minutes.  Remove and turn the shrimp
over and return for another 2-3 minutes.  Remove  the shrimp and
now place on the stove on medium heat.  Add the lemon juice  and
the remaining 3 Tbsp of butter, 1 Tbsp at a time. Serve in abowl
with the French bread for the dipping.  
 
Cajun or Creole seasonings
 
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground pepper 
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2-1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
 
Blend all the ingredients in a bowl.  Makes 2/3 of a cup.  Can be
stored in a sealed container.