Abita Beer & Cane Syrup Glazed Shrimp: Award-Winning Recipe from Chef Lyle Brossard
Shrimp and summer are a match made in heaven. This standout recipe—Abita & Cane Syrup Glazed Shrimp from Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill at L’Auberge Casino Resort—captured my heart. Don’t be deterred by the unique ingredients. Award-winning Chef Lyle Brossard masterfully combines Louisiana cane syrup with Abita Amber beer and fresh shrimp for an unforgettable flavor fusion, finished with a subtle cayenne kick. With the right tools, it’s ideal for outdoor grilling in a cast-iron skillet.

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INGREDIENTS
- 3 head-on shrimp
- ½ bottle Abita Amber
- 1 sprig each rosemary & thyme
- 4 oz. butter
- 1 tbsp. cane syrup
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. minced shallots
- ½ lemon
- ¼ cup Worcestershire
- ½ tsp. salt & pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Peel the middle section of the head-on shrimp, leaving the heads and tails intact.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter and sauté the shrimp.
- Add minced garlic and shallots; stir to combine.
- Add the beer, cane syrup, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice; increase heat to high.
- Cook until the liquid reduces by half. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
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