Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground 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 or margarine (one stick) 2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 cup beer, optional Directions:1. Combine seasonings in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasonings. Cook for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic and the shrimp and cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink. 2. If serving as an appetizer, serve immediately in a chafing dish with toothpicks. If serving as an entree, add beer and simmer 1 minute. Serve over rice with French Fread on the side to dip into the sauce. |