Ingredients

12 jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1/2 flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 T. onions, chopped

2 T. green bell peppers, chopped

2 T. carrots, chopped

3 shakes Spice Mix (see recipe)

1/8 stick butter

1/8 cup white wine

1 T. apricot preserves

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup cooked crab meat

2 cups cooked rice

Spice Mix

3 oz. cayenne pepper

8 T. salt

6 T. black pepper

2 T. white pepper

1 tsp. oregano powder

1 tsp. basil ground

1 tsp. thyme

In a bowl mix the above ingredients, making sure they are well mixed. Store in an airtight container.

Preparation

In a bowl, mix the egg and milk to make wash. Spice the shrimp. Now dip shrimp in the wash. Dust with flour. In a skillet, add oil and saute shrimp for about 2 minutes per side. Remove and drain. Add the bells, onions, carrots and spices in a small saucepan with melted butter and saute until lightly brown. Add the wine, apricot preserves and cream. Bring to a boil. Add the crab meat. Place shrimp on a bed of cooked rice, top with sauce.