Spicy Shrimp

What do you do when you’re in the mood for New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, but, you don’t want all of that butter and it’s a busy weekday?  Simple… cut back on the butter and simplify.  This super simple version of the classic dish makes a great weekday lunch or dinner.

Spicy Shrimp
makes 1 lb shrimp

1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
pinch of powdered oregano
butter, as you like it
fine sea salt, to taste
generous 1 lb of shrimp
juice of 1/2 a lemon

Melt butter in the bottom of a large pan.  Add shrimp in a single layer.  Sprinkle with spices and sauté.  At the end of cooking, squeeze 1/2 lemon over the shrimp.  Give them a quick toss and plate.

Serve over toasted baguette.

Next time, I’ll deglaze the pan with 1/2 glass of white wine, finish with a dab of butter and serve over the pasta of the day.