Spicy Garlic & Lemon Crusted Shrimp

 

1 lb Large Shrimp (tail & 1st segment intact)

8 cloves Garlic (minced)

2 med. Shallots (minced)

2 Tbs Fresh ground Black Pepper

1 Tbs Kosher Salt

1 Lemon (zest & juice reserved)

8 fresh Thyme springs

2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbs Hot Sauce

1/2 bottle DARK BEER

4 Tbs unsalted Butter

 

Combine shrimp, garlic, shallots, black pepper, salt, lemon zest & juice, thyme, Worcestershire, hot sauce, & beer in large bowl.  Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Heat 12" pan over moderate high heat - add 2 Tbs butter & shrimp & marinade all at once, stir continually.  Cook 4 minutes till shrimp is pink & garlic golden.  Remove shrimp and stir in remaining butter and cook till until sauce thickens.  Spoon over shrimp & serve with Texas Hills Vineyard’s Due Bianco.