Creole Shrimp Sauté

1. Sweat Aromatics

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to foam. Add the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, scallion whites and celery to the skillet with a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Introduce the Old Bay seasoning now, allowing it to toast slightly with the aromatics, which will release and amplify the flavors of the spices.

2. Cook Shrimp

Season the shrimp lightly with salt (remembering to go easy if your Old Bay seasoning is salty) and pepper. Increase the heat to high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Sauté until they start to turn pink and are about 50% cooked, approximately 1-2 minutes.

3. Deglaze

Pour in the beer, and let it reduce by 80%, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. This creates a flavorful base for the sauce.

4. Finishing Ingredients

Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and the scallion greens. Continue to cook until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and hot sauce. Remember, the Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay seasoning already carry salt.