Shrimp Steamed in Beer With Oriental Dressing

Name: Shrimp Steamed in Beer With Oriental Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (12 ounce) cans beer; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; 1 teaspoon celery seed; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 12 lbs large shrimp, uncooked and unshelled; ½ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ cups canola oil; ¼ teaspoon sesame oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; green onion, brushes (garnish); lemon slice (garnish); ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup butter, clarified; 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 (12 ounce) cans beer
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 12 lbs large shrimp, uncooked and unshelled
½ cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups canola oil
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
green onion, brushes (garnish)
lemon slice (garnish)
½ cup olive oil
½ cup butter, clarified
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
For Shrimp.
2
Bring first 8 ingredients for the steaming liquid to a boil in medium saucepan.
3
Add shrimp, adjust heat so that water is barely simmering and cook until just pink, about 3 minutes;drain.
4
Peel and devein shrimp; cool and refrigerate about 2 hours.
5
For Dressing.
6
Blend vinegar,mustard and juice in small bowl.
7
Whisk in oils in thin stream.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
10
Stir half of dressing into shrimp and chill 30 minutes.
11
For croutons.
12
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
13
Combine oil and butter in small bowl.
14
Dip both sides of bread in mixture and arrange on baking sheet.
15
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
16
Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
17
Serve warm or at room temperature.
18
Can be made 1 day ahead.
19
Cool; wrap airtight.
20
Rewarm in 300 degree oven about 5 minutes.
21
To Serve.
22
Arrange shrimp on plates and garnish with green onion brushes and lemon slices.
23
Serve with croutons, passing remaining dressing separately.

1407

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (12 ounce) cans beer, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Steamed in Beer With Oriental Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!