New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

Serves 4.

1 teaspoon each cayenne and black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, rosemary, and oregano
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 pounds large unshelled shrimp
1/2 cup dark beer, at room temperature

In a bowl combine the cayenne, black pepper, salt, red pepper, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Cook the garlic for 2 minutes. Add Worcestershire, cayenne mixture and shrimp. Cook 2 minutes more.

Add the beer and shake the pan for 1 minute. Serve with crusty bread.

Adapted from Commander's Palace.