Beer Braised Shrimp

Ingredients

1 cup lager beer (such as Budweiser)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1 teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

1½ pounds unpeeled medium shrimp

¼ cup chopped chives

Hot sauce (such as Tabasco), for serving

Crusty baguette, for serving

Bring beer to a simmer in a large skillet over medium. Add butter, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir until butter melts. Add shrimp, stir to coat, and cover skillet. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and uncover.  Garnish shrimp with chives and serve hot sauce, and baguette