Beer-boiled Prawn

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs tiger prawn
 * 24 oz beer
 * 1 tbsp garlic
 * 2 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp thyme
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 tsp celery seed
 * 1 tsp parsley
 * ¼ tsp cayenne
 * ½ cup butter
 * 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
 * 1 tsp Tabasco sauce

Directions

 * 1) Heat 4 quarts water to a boil in a stockpot, over a moderately-high flame.
 * 2) Add beer, garlic, salt, thyme, bay leaves, celery seed, parsley, and cayenne.
 * 3) Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add shrimp, return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 4 – 5 minutes.
 * 5) Drain well and remove to a serving bowl or platter.
 * 6) Combine butter, lemon juice, and Tabasco sauce.
 * 7) Serve shrimp hot, accompanied by a spiced butter.