Prejean's Barbeque Shrimp

Ingredients

1/2 ts basil
1/2 ts bay leaf crumbled
1/2 c beer
1 stick butter
1 t garlic mince
1 t sugar
1/2 c chicken stock
1 blonde roux
1 tb black pepper
1 t worcestershire sauce
2 lb shrimp

Instructions

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.