new orleans bbq shrimp!

now let me put out a disclaimer. " i have never been to new orleans" but when i imagine it i imagine dishes like these. very hot, savory, messy , spicy little thingies ! so when i stumbled across this recipe i thought why not give it a try? im glad i did because it was so yummy! serve it over rice or scoop it up with some french bead. and that my friend is how you get down on a wednesday night ;)
**** and don'e be scared to butter up that french bread and toast it up! once its nice and toasty its perfect for dipping in all that sauce !

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup beer
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 
• 2 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• salt to taste
• french bread

directions

1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat, add the garlic, saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds, add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beer, lemon juice, creole seasoning and pepper, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp and cook until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, stir in the chilled butter until it melts and season with salt to taste.