*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Louisiana Shrimp

Recipe By     : Family Circle
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cajun                            Shrimps

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      lb            Medium shrimp
   2      tb            Unsalted butter
   1      cl            Garlic -- fine chopped
  12      oz            Can beer
     1/2  ts            Salt
     1/2  ts            Thyme leaves -- crumbled
     1/4  ts            Ground hot red pepper --
                        - up to 1/2 ts
     1/4  ts            Black pepper -- up to 1/2 ts
     1/4  ts            Oregano leaves -- crumbled
     1/8  ts            Crushed red pepper flakes --
                        - up to 1/4 ts

Cut through shell of each shrimp along back to tail; remove vein,
leaving shell on; or remove shells for easier handling when serving.

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook
1 minute. Add beer, salt, thyme, ground red hot pepper, black pepper,
oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; cover
and simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or
until shrimp are tender. Do not drain. Serve hot or chilled with broth.

Serve the peppery shrimp, simmered in beer, in a large bowl with the
cooking liquid and plenty of bread for soaking up the broth. Garnish
with lemon wedges. The shrimp are also delicious served chilled.
Recipe can be halved or doubled.

Make-Ahead Tip:

The shrimp can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated, covered, and
then served chilled.

Posted by : CJHartlin


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