Louisiana Shrimp Recipe

Name: Louisiana Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds shrimps or medium-size; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 garlic clove fine chopped; 1 can beer 12 oz.; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper Ground hot, up to 1/2 ts; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Tsp., up to 1/2 ts; 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves crumbled; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes up to 1/4 ts

Servings: persons

3 pounds shrimps or medium-size
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove fine chopped
1 can beer 12 oz.
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves crumbled
1/4 teaspoon red pepper Ground hot, up to 1/2 ts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper Tsp., up to 1/2 ts
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves crumbled
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes up to 1/4 ts

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1. Cut through shell of each shrimp along back to tail; remove vein, leaving shell on; or remove shells for easier handling when serving.
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2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add beer, salt, thyme, ground red hot pepper, black pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cover and simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp are tender. Do not drain. Serve hot or chilled with broth.
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3. Serve the peppery shrimp, simmered in beer, in a large bowl with the cooking liquid and plenty of bread for soaking up the broth. Garnish with lemon wedges. The shrimp are also delicious served chilled. Recipe can be halved or doubled.
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MAKE-AHEAD TIP: The shrimp can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated, covered, and then served chilled.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds shrimps or medium-size, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 garlic clove fine chopped, 1 can beer 12 oz., and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Shrimp

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