Appetizer:
Dirty Shrimp in Butter-Beer Sauce
2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
2-3 oz lager beer
1. Saute garlic and herbs in butter until garlic is slightly browned.
2. Add shrimp, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and done.
3. Continue to stir and pour the beer in slowly, adding just enough to make sauce. Simmer 1 minute more, and serve.
Side Dish:
Grilled Asparagus. Trim shoots, coat with olive oil and season with sea salt. Grill over medium heat until a bit wilted and slightly blackened, about 8-10 minutes. Rotate midway through cooking.
