Steve's new shrimp recipe

We served this with the Thai Curry Mac 'n Cheese, french bread and a Chilean Cab Sav.

Yummy shrimp with Thai mac 'n cheese

Shrimp in Garlic Pepperoni Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• 1 (16-ounce) pepperoni, 1/2-inch dice
• 1 head garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 pounds (16 to 20 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne. Add the shrimp and coat them evenly with the spices. Let rest for 15 minutes on the counter to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat and saute the diced pepperoni until it releases some of its oil, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining oil and garlic and lower the heat to medium-low. Let flavors infuse over the low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp to the garlic oil, raise heat slightly to cook, stirring and turning to cook the shrimp evenly, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve as an appetizer with french bread to soak up the juices.