Black Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   First- turn on the kitchen fan an/or open a window- there may soome smoke when you make this and you don't want to have to stop in the middle to go turn off the fire alarm.
2. 2
   Heat a large, deep skillet over fairly high heat (medium high on an electric stove).
3. 3
   Melt butter (if you like a little more, go ahead- just so long as it is real butter, not margarine or spread) but be quick as you don't want it to burn.
4. 4
   Immediately toss in the shrimp and start stirring very quickly with a slotted spoon to coat with butter.
5. 5
   With your free hand, shake Cajun seasoning liberally to coat all sides of the shrimp- as much as you like.
6. 6
   I go very heavy on the seasoning because I like it very hot.
7. 7
   Let shrimp sit without stirring for 1 minute, then quickly turn over and cook another minute- the goal here is to get the shrimp golden brown.
8. 8
   Immediately toss into a serving bowl and serve as an appetizer with toothpicks.
9. 9
   This may take a little trial& error to get the seasonings the way you like it- I absolutely do not measure this at all.
10. 10
    I use Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Seasoning but you can use any brand you like.