Beer Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Beer Boiled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces beer; 2 cloves garlic, halved; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves broken in half; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 cup minced parsley; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 lemon, halved; 2 pounds jumbo shell on shrimp (preferably wild from the Gulf) 10 -15 count is terrific!; A few sticks of butter, melted, clarified or not

Servings: persons

24 ounces beer
2 cloves garlic, halved
2 teaspoons sea salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves broken in half
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lemon, halved
2 pounds jumbo shell on shrimp (preferably wild from the Gulf) 10 -15 count is terrific!
A few sticks of butter, melted, clarified or not

1
In a large pot, pour in the beer and add the garlic, salt, thyme, bay leaves, celery seed, parsley and cayenne pepper. Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves into the pot and then throw in the used halves.
2
Bring everything up to a rolling boil and add the shrimp. Once the pot comes just up to the boil again, turn off the heat, put a lid on the pot and wait about 5 minutes.
3
Drain the shrimp in a colander and dump in a large bowl. Set the bowl in the middle of the table, surround with small bowls of the melted butter and peel and eat!

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces beer, 2 cloves garlic, halved, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, and more.

Yes, Beer Boiled Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Boiled Shrimp

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