New Oleans cajun style shrimp

4 lbs. large shrimp,peeled and deveined.
1 lb. butter
5 cloves of garlic,minced

1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons of fresh basil
1/4 cup ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
2 teaspoons of oregano

Melt the butter in large saute pan over low heat. When melted, raise the heat, and add the remaining ingredients, except for the shrimp. Cook, stirring often, until browned to a rich mahogany color, about 12 mins. Add the shrimp, stirring and turning to coat well with the seasoned butter. Cook until the shrimp have turned pink, about 10 mins. serve in bowls with lots of bread to soak up the spicy butter!!!!