Crystal Shrimp

Here is our version of a dish we tried recently at the Palace Cafe in New Orleans. This appetizer is incredibly simple once you have the key ingredient - Crystal Hot Sauce. The only place we've found it thus far is the Rafal Spice Company (800-228-4276). If there is a local source for Crystal Sauce, we would love to know.

Ingredients:

2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup Crystal Hot Sauce
4 TBS butter - divided
Red pepper flakes to taste

In a small saucepan, heat Crystal Sauce and 2 TBS butter over medium heat. Simmer until slightly reduced and thickened. In a large skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and saute just until done. Add shrimp to sauce, let come just to a boil and taste for seasoning. Serve immediately with French bread. 8 appetizer servings.