Dirty Shrimp

Yield: 12 appetizer servings or 6 dinner servings

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 pound butter
• 2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1/2 cup beer (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine seasonings in a small bowl.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat, then add seasonings. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink.
4. If serving as an appetizer, omit the beer and serve immediately in a chafing dish with wooden picks.
5. If serving as an entree, add beer and simmer 1 minute.
6. Serve over rice with French bread on the side to dip into the sauce.