Brennan's BBQ Shrimp

Brennan's BBQ Shrimp

(Makes 4 appetizers)

Ingredients:

1lb large shrimp, peeled with head and tail on

2tbs garlic, minced

1tbs fresh rosemary, chopped

3tbs French's Worcestershire

2tbs Crystal hot sauce

¼ heavy cream

1 ea. large lemon, juice

¼ c St. Arnold's Beer

4tbs unsalted butter, room temperature

2tbs grape seed oil

Creole seasoning, to taste

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1.In a bowl, lightly toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, Creole seasoning, garlic, rosemary and grape seed oil.

2.Add the shrimp (flat) in a large pre-heated sauté pan on medium heat and sear on side; careful not to burn garlic.

3.When seared, turn shrimp over and sear the second side.

4.Remove shrimp and deglaze pan with hot sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice and beer.

5.Reduce liquid by half.

6.Add cream and reduce until thickened

7.Place shrimp back into pan, reduce heat to low. Cook shrimp through. Mount in butter 2tbs at a time until sauce consistency is achieved. Remove from heat, adjust seasoning and served over French bread.