Dirty Shrimp 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)
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.
