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Ingredients

Mardi Gras Shrimp

4 lb. (one box) shrimp, peeled if desired

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup olive oil

1 cup sliced onions

1/2 cup Worchestershire sauce

4 Tbsp. Tabasco sauce

3 cloves garlic, crushed

Juice of 4 lemons

2 tsp. black pepper

3 tsp. chopped parsley

1 tsp. red pepper

1 tsp. oregano

1 1/2 tsp. rosemary

1 1/2 tsp. thyme

1/2 can beer

Directions

Mix all ingredients except butter and oil in a large bowl and let marinate for one hour.

Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet and add all ingredients.

Sauté until shrimp are pink and done, usually about 7 to 8 minutes.

Remove shrimp to a heated serving dish and cover.

Reduce liquid in skillet by 1/2 or until thick.

Pour over shrimp and eat hot. Lots of bread and cold beverages will be required. Enjoy!

Steve Younker