INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4teaspoonsaffron threads, crumbled
2. 1tablespoonhot water
3. 1/2cupmayonnaise
4. 2tablespoonstomato paste
5. 1smallgarlic clove, crushed through a press
6. 1tablespoonlemon juice
7. 3tablespoonsbutter
8. 3tablespoonscajun seasoning
9. 1lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine large pinch of saffron and water in bowl.
2. Stand 2 minutes.
3. Wisk in mayonnaise, tomato paste, garlic and lemon juice.
4. Refrigerate.
5. Microwave butter in pie plate for 1 minute or until melted.
6. Sprinkle cajun seasoning on waxed paper.
7. Heat a 10 inch iron skillet over medium high heat until hot.
8. Dip 1 side of shrimp in butter and then seasoning.
9. Cook 1/2 of shrimp in hot skillet season side down for 2 minutes.
10. Turn and cook 1 -2 minutes more.
11. Serve with sauce.