Louisiana Shrimp Esplanade

Ingredients

• 24 large fresh shrimp
• 12 ounces butter
• 1 tablespoon pureed garlic
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces beer
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped scallions

Instructions

1. Wash shrimp and leave in the shell.
2. Melt butter in a large frying pan and stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings
3. Add shrimp and shake the pan to immerse the shrimp in butter, then sauté over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until they turn pink.
4. Next, pour in the beer and stir for a further minute, then remove from the heat.
5. Shell and de-vein the shrimp and arrange on a bed of rice.
6. Pour the pan juices on top and garnish with chopped scallions.
7. Serve immediately.