Beer-boiled Prawn

Ingredients

 * 2 	lbs  	tiger prawn
 * 24 	oz 	beer
 * 1 	tbsp 	garlic
 * 2 	tsp 	salt
 * 1/2 	tsp 	thyme
 * 2 	each 	bay leaf
 * 1 	tsp 	celery seed
 * 1 	tsp 	parsley
 * 1/4 	tsp 	cayenne
 * 1/2 	cup 	butter
 * 1 	tsp 	fresh lemon juice
 * 1 	tsp 	tabasco sauce

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