Sloshed Shrimp

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 1/2 lb

(21 to 25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, reserving shells

small white onion, finely diced, divided

carrot, peeled and grated

small celery stalk, finely diced

1 tsp

tomato paste

1 qt

water

small bay leaf

1 tsp

lightly crushed black peppercorns

4 tbsp

butter, plus 1 stick cold butter cut into tablespoon size pieces

1 tbsp

chopped garlic

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

dried basil

1/2 tsp

ground red pepper flakes

1 tsp

paprika

1/4

lemon, juiced

bottle beer (recommended: Abita)

Hot sauce,

1/4 cup

sliced green onion