Shrimp Recipes

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* juice of 1 lemon
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon black pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/8 teaspoon rosemary
* 1/8 teaspoon thyme
* 1/8 teaspoon oregano
* 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients except shrimp and salt in a baking dish approximately 11 x 7-inches. Microwave on high (100%) for 2 to 3 minutes, until butter is melted. Add shrimp; mix to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 8 to 9 minutes or until shrimp are tender, stirring a few times.

Stir in salt and serve with French bread.
Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 cup butter
* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* juice of 1 lemon
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 tablespoon black pepper
* 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/8 teaspoon rosemary
* 1/8 teaspoon thyme
* 1/8 teaspoon oregano
* 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients except shrimp and salt in a baking dish approximately 11 x 7-inches. Microwave on high (100%) for 2 to 3 minutes, until butter is melted. Add shrimp; mix to coat. Microwave on high (100%) for 8 to 9 minutes or until shrimp are tender, stirring a few times.

Stir in salt and serve with French bread.
Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 pound okra, trimmed, washed, sliced
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
* 1 green bell pepper; seeded and coarsely chopped
* 4 large tomatoes; peeled, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 cup dry white wine
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
* salt
* black pepper
* 1 to 1 1/2 pounds shrimp; peeled and deveined
* hot cooked rice

PREPARATION:
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet until the butter is melted. Add the onion and bell pepper; toss to coat evenly. Stir in the okra and cook over medium heat until the onion is translucent.

Add the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften. Add the shrimp and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and opaque.
Serve with hot cooked rice.
Serves 4.