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These hot and garlicky shrimp are always crowd pleasers. Cover your table with newspapers, bowls for shells, lots of napkins, plenty of hot, crusty French bread or garlic rolls and ice cold beer. Cajun Shrimp 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Juice of 1 lemon 2 pounds large unpeeled shrimp salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 lemons, quartered Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lower the heat and add the garlic, basil, oregano, cayenne, and lemon juice. Cook approximately 3 to 5 minutes, or until the garlic is softened. Add the shrimp and sauté at medium heat until the shells turn pink and the meat opaque, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with lemon quarters on the side. Makes 8 servings.