SHRIMP CAJUN

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 5 quarts water
• 1 large lemon, sliced
• 4 lbs. unpeeled fresh shrimp
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and lemon to a boil, add shrimp, and cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain well, rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp. Place shrimp in a large plastic bag.

Combine vegetable oil and remaining ingredients, stir well, and pour over shrimp. Seal bag, marinate in refrigerator 8 hours. Drain before serving.