Spicy Cajun Shrimp

Photo courtesy Taste of Home

Shrimp is one of my favorite eats and Cajun is one of my top spice blends. What could be better than a combination of the two? As long as your spice rack is stocked, this is an easy dish that doesn't take long at all. In the 15 minutes it takes for white rice to cook, you can just about have the rest of this wrapped up.
I cut this recipe out of a grocery store circular, you never know where you might find a new idea. There is a bit of heat to this one. Have a beverage close.
Rule number for shrimp - don't over cook the little things or they turn to rubber.

Spicy Cajun Shrimp
2 dz. large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. crushed basil leaves
1 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1/3 cup butter
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 cup beer, room temperature
1-1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1 large tomato, diced
3 cups cooked rice

Peel and devein shrimp. Set aside. In small bowl mix spices. Combine butter, garlic, Worcestershire and spice mixture in a skillet. When butter melts, add tomato and shrimp. cook for 2 minutes stirring continuously. Add beer and cover. Cook 1 minute more. Serve over rice.

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