In order not to waste my shrimp stock, for my birthday later this month, I think I am going to order some Gulf shrimp from a reputable seafood purveyor and make both some etouffee and that Thai basil chile shrimp business.

Not on the same day, mind you. That would be way too much.

Secondly–Dan–thank you so much for posting your memories of crabbing with your Dad and uncle. It was a cool story, and I can SO see you looking out for Chessie!

I am thrilled to see that there are head suckers out there!

Kari–if you want to do a non-alcoholic version what I would do is make an infusion of herbs in water, and use that instead of the beer. Infuse thyme, lemon balm, some chives, and chervil or marjoram in water until the water is fragrant, then strain out the herbs and use that in place of the beer.