Garlicky Shrimp
Submitted by cwalde on July 13, 2004 at 9:22 am
DESCRIPTION
Garlicky shrimp
SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Misc. Recipes & Requests
INSTRUCTIONS
1/2 c butter
1/4 c vegetble oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 bay leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
dash lemon juice
1 # medium-to-large shrimp in shell
Melt butter in 3 qt. saucepan or skillet with lid. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Toss well. Set aside for 30 minutes (butter may solidify), stirring occasionally. Place over medium heat, stir and cover. Cook for 5 minutes, uncovering once to stir. Shrimp should have turned pink; if not, cook another minute or two. Spoon shrimp into 2 bowls. Divide pan juices between the servings. Provide plenty of bread. Makes 2 generous servings.
Note: Shrimp can be peeled first, but they will have more flavor if cooked in the shell.