Cajun Shrimp

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs large shrimp, raw and unpeeled (See Note Below)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried basil)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried oregano)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
  2. 2
    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and next 5 ingredients, and saute 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
  3. 3
    Stir in garlic, and saute 1 more minute.
  4. 4
    Stir in shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  5. 5
    **Note:.
  6. 6
    2 lb. frozen peeled, large raw shrimp, thawed according to package directions, may be substituted.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try