Who can tell the misery that unbelief has brought on the world? Unbelief made Eve eat the forbidden fruit – she doubted the truth of God's word: “You will surely die.” Unbelief made the old world reject Noah's warning, and so perish in their sin. Unbelief kept Israel in the wilderness – it was the barricade that kept them from entering the Promised Land. Unbelief made the Jews crucify the Lord of glory – they did not believe the voice of Moses and the prophets, even though they were read to them every day. And unbelief is the reigning sin of man’s heart down to this very hour – unbelief in God’s promises – unbelief in God's wrath and discipline – unbelief in our own sinfulness – unbelief in our own danger – unbelief in everything that runs counter to the pride and worldliness of our evil hearts.

J.C. Ryle

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Essnce10	4	servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Fresh basil leaves -; (packed)
1	ts	Minced shallots
1	ts	Minced fresh garlic
1/2	ts	Salt
		Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
3/4	c	Olive oil
24	lg	Shrimp – (abt 1 1/2 lbs); peeled, deveined
1	tb	Bayou Blast; see * Note
		=== GARNISH ===
1/4	c	Finely-chopped red bell peppers
1/4	c	Finely-chopped green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is
included in this collection.
Make basil oil: Puree basil, shallots, garlic, salt, 3 turns of pepper and
olive oil in a food processor, about 1 minute. Scrape into a small bowl and
set aside. Oil can be prepared up to 1 week in advance and stored in an
airtight container in refrigerator. Toss shrimp with Bayou Blast until
well-coated. Heat a large, heavy, ungreased skillet over high heat. When
very hot, add shrimp and sear each side for 3 minutes. Spoon 2 tablespoons
basil oil onto each warmed dinner plate. Arrange 6 shrimp on top and
drizzle with another tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle with red pepper and green
onion before serving. This recipe yields 4 servings.
Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD
NETWORK - (Show # EE-013 broadcast 06-30-1998) Downloaded from their
Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com
Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com
~or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net
07-24-1998
Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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