Shrimp Poached With Beer, Old Bay And Lemon

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   Fill a large pot with about 2 qts. water.

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   Crack open the beer and pour it in the pot.

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   Add salt and squeeze in lemon juice; toss the halves in, too.

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   Add herbs, garlic and Old Bay.

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   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.

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   Now reduce heat to medium-low and put shrimp in the mixture.

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   Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink.

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   Drain and transfer to a bowl.

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   Chill thoroughly, then peel.

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    Serve with lemon wedges and coctail sauce.

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    NOTE: I used peeled, uncooked shrimp for this and it turned out just fine.

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    Cocktail Sauce:

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    Mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup grated fresh or prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and a few drops of hot pepper sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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