Ingredients

• 2 pounds large or extra-large shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
• 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, well drained (about 3/4 c)
• 12 oz black lager or other dark beer
• 1 c water
• 1 c half and half
• 1 lemon, peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/3 c Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbs minced garlic
• 2 tbs fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbs fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tbs brown sugar
• 1 tbs butter
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 bay leaves