Bayou Shrimp

14 ingredients
9 steps

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

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