Bayou Shrimp

A quick and easy shrimp recipe from Dining without Reservations by Jr. League of Beaumont.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon cayenne
• 2  teaspoons black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon rosemary
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1  lb large shrimp
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup beer (do not use dark beer)
• 3  tablespoons  cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1  loaf  Italian bread or 1  loaf  French bread

Directions

1. Mix cayenne, black pepper, salt, thyme, rosemary, basil and paprika in a small bowl.
2. Peel and devein shrimp leaving tails intact.
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
4. Add the garlic, Saute for 20 seconds until a pale golden color.
5. Stir in shrimp, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Season with 2 tbsps of the spice mixture or to taste.
6. Saute for 30 seconds.
7. Add the beer and simmer for 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink.
8. Remove from heat and add the butter, stirring until melted.
9. Pour into a serving bowl and serve with the bread for dipping.