Fresh Gulf Shrimp with Barbecue Butter

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4  pounds  unpeeled jumbo fresh shrimp
• 1  tablespoon  seafood seasoning
• 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4  cup  amber beer
• 1/2  pound  Barbecue Butter, cut into pieces
• 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
• French or sourdough bread

Preparation

Peel shrimp, leaving heads and tails on; devein, if desired. Sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, and sauté 5 minutes. Add beer, and cook 5 minutes or until beer is reduced by half.

Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in 1/2 pound Barbecue Butter, 1 piece at a time, and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy. Add parsley. Serve immediately with bread for dipping.