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.