Dirty shrimp
Dirty shrimp recipe in the seafood category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon 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
- 2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/2 cup beer (optional)
Recipe method:
- Combine seasonings in a small bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over high heat, then add seasonings.
- Cook for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp and cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until shrimp turn pink.
- If serving as an appetizer, omit the beer and serve immediately in a chafing dish with wooden picks.
- If serving as an entree, add beer and simmer 1 minute.
- Serve over rice with French bread on the side to dip into the sauce.
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