Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay

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Easy, foolproof cooking technique. The Old Bay seasoning accentuates the shrimp rather than overpowers. A versatile dish that can fill many roles! Serve with cocktail sauce and/or melted butter.

Submitted by JJ6
Updated on August 13, 2024
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 (12 ounce) bottles beer

  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 lemon, halved crosswise

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, with shells and tails on

Directions

  1. Combine beer, seafood seasoning, and salt in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Squeeze juice from both lemon halves into the beer mixture and add both rinds to the beer. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil for 10 minutes.

  2. Add shrimp to boiling liquid, cover again with the lid, and turn off the heat. Transfer shrimp to serving bowls when they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes.

Cook’s Note

You can use your favorite shellfish boil seasoning instead of Old Bay, if desired.

Get head-on shrimp if you can. And if you use frozen, make sure they are completely thawed before cooking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
1g Fat
8g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 847mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 225mg 5%

* 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.