Spicy Garlic and Lemon Crusted Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Found this shrimp recipe in an ad for Wild American Shrimp. Prep time does not include 1 hour to marinate. Meant to be an appetizer for 4 but could be main dish for 2. Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined |
8 garlic cloves, minced |
2 medium shallots, minced |
2 tablespoons ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon kosher salt |
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated |
8 sprigs fresh thyme |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
2 tablespoons hot sauce |
3/4 cup dark beer, such as bass |
4 tablespoons unsalted butter |
Directions:
1. Combine shrimp, garlic, shallots, black pepper, salt, lmeon zest and juice, thyme sprigs, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and beer in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
2. Heat a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the shrimp and marinade all at once, stirring constantly. Cook for 4 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and the bits of garlic are golden brown.
3. Remove shrimp from the pan and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. (The sauce should have a thick consistency.).
4. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve over pasta or rice or with warm crusty bread.
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