Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  teaspoon      basil
     1/2  teaspoon      bay leaf -- crumbled
   1      pinch         thyme
     1/2  cup           beer -- room temp
   1      stick         butter
   1      teaspoon      fresh garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/2  cup           chicken stock
   1      tablespoon    blonde roux
   1      tablespoon    black pepper
   1      dash          Tabasco sauce
   1      teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
   2      pounds        shrimp -- medium

Preparation:

In a small bowl combine the seasoning mix ingredients. Combine 1 stick of the butter, the garlic, Worcestershire and seasoning mix in a large skillet over high heat. When the butter is melted add the shrimp (deheaded with shell still on) Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan. Don't stir. Add chicken stock; cook and shake pan for 2 minutes. Add the beer and cook and shake the pan 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Serve in bowls with a lot of French bread to dip in sauce. Very important to shake pan back and forth and NOT to stir, to blend the sauce well and to prevent oily texture.