Ingredients

1 lb. large shrimp, peeled, leaving the tail and first segment of shell intact, devein

8 garlic cloves, minced

2 med. shallots, minced

2 Tbsp. kosher salt

Finely grated fresh zest and juice of 1 lemon

8 fresh thyme sprigs

2 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. hot sauce

3/4 c. beer

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter

How to

Combine the shrimp, garlic, shallots, black pepper, salt, lemon zest and juice, thyme sprigs, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and beer in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least one hour and up to six hours.

Heat a 12 inch skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then add two tablespoons of butter and the shrimp and marinade all at once, stirring constantly. Cook for four minutes or until the shrimp and the bits of garlic are golden brown. Remove the shrimp from the pan and stir in the remaining two tablespoons of butter. The sauce should be thick. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and serve over pasta or rice with warm crusty bread.

Capt. Dick May is the owner of Easy Rider Charters in Bokeelia. He can be reached at 283-3247 or easyridercharters.com. Capt. Dick’s Florida Gulf Coast Seafood and Much More (cookbook) $11.50 plus $2.50 postage by calling the number above or mailing to 7989 Judge Bean Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922. Make checks payable to Dick May.