Beach Party Shrimp Saute

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• 1 cup oil
• 2 pounds medium shrimp -- about 60, in shells
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed and minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, trimmed and sliced (with seeds)
• juice of 2 lemons or 3 to 4 limes

In large pan or Dutch oven over a camp fire heat oil. Add washed unshelled shrimps and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add seasonings and remaining ingredients. Just before serving add the freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice.
Serves 8.
Recipe adapted from Mexican Family Cooking