South Mississippi Spicy Beer-Boiled Shrimp Recipe

Name: South Mississippi Spicy Beer-Boiled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Water; 5 lbs 31-40 count Shrimp; 1 pkg Zatarain's Crab Boil; 1/2 bottle liquid Zatarain's Crab Boil (more if wanted); 5 Tbs. kosher salt (adjust as needed); 5 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 onion, quartered; 1 bell pepper, quartered; 1 large lemon, sliced; 2 6 packs of ice cold Red Stripe beer (or more!); 1 recipe Nancy's Cocktail sauce (see My Recipies); 1 recipe Nancy's Remoulade Sauce (see My Recipies)

Servings: persons

Water
5 lbs 31-40 count Shrimp
1 pkg Zatarain's Crab Boil
1/2 bottle liquid Zatarain's Crab Boil (more if wanted)
5 Tbs. kosher salt (adjust as needed)
5 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 onion, quartered
1 bell pepper, quartered
1 large lemon, sliced
2 6 packs of ice cold Red Stripe beer (or more!)
1 recipe Nancy's Cocktail sauce (see My Recipies)
1 recipe Nancy's Remoulade Sauce (see My Recipies)

1
In a very large stock pot, add 1/2 gallon of water and the salt--after salt dissolves taste and adjust to desired salinity.
2
Add Zatarain's package and liquid, olive oil, onion, bell pepper lemon, and 3-4 bottles of beer (have enough liquid to cover the shrimp).
3
Bring to a rolling boil and cook until the liquid is dark (10 minutes or as long as it takes to drink a Red Stripe).
4
Add Shrimp and let the pot return to a boil. If you need more liquid, add another beer. Boil for 5 minutes, turn heat off, and allow to sit for 10 minutes (or as long as it takes to drink a Red Stripe).
5
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. To cool down to eat, pour two bottles of Red Stripe over and let cool for 5 minutes.
6
Serve immediately.
7
Serves:

2244

kcal

Calories

188

Fat

Carbs

137

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Water, 5 lbs 31-40 count Shrimp, 1 pkg Zatarain's Crab Boil, 1/2 bottle liquid Zatarain's Crab Boil (more if wanted), and more.

Yes, South Mississippi Spicy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South Mississippi Spicy Beer-Boiled Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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