Beer-Boiled Shrimp

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This was my stepfather's crowd-pleasing recipe. It's simple to make, and the longer the shrimp sit, the better! You can prepare the shrimp a day ahead, refrigerate, and reheat before serving. The leftover liquid can be frozen and used to make great gumbo.

Submitted by Nita Rockwell Minto
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 5 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined

  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and shrimp. Pour the beer over the shrimp, and simmer just until the shrimp turn pink. Turn off the heat, and allow the shrimp to sit at least 1/2 hour. Serve while still warm, or refrigerate and reheat before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1030 Calories
68g Fat
12g Carbs
79g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1030
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68g 87%
Saturated Fat 40g 201%
Cholesterol 738mg 246%
Sodium 2167mg 94%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 79g 157%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 229mg 18%
Iron 9mg 51%
Potassium 803mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.