Spicy Shrimp in Beer

1/2 C. butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup beer
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. crushed hot red pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1-1/2 lb. peeled fresh shrimp

Combine butter and garlic in 2-quart round microwave-proof casserole. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Add beer and microwave, uncovered, on high 2 to 3 minutes or until boiling.

Add Worcestershire, salt, red pepper, thyme, oregano, cayenne and shrimp, stirring to coat shrimp. Push shrimp to outer rim of dish, leaving center open. Cover with lid or plastic wrap, turned back slightly on one side, and microwave on High 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and test done, stirring after 3 minutes. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. Makes four servings