Spicy Ale Shrimp

1. 1

   Place 2 bottles of beer, Old Bay, peppercorns or mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, bay leaves in a large stockpot.

2. 2

   Squeeze lemon juice into pot and add lemon quarters.

3. 3

   Stir well.

4. 4

   Bring mixture to a simmer over medium high heat.

5. 5

   In the meantime, pour the remaining bottle of beer into a large bowl filled with ice, and set aside.

6. 6

   Once the beer mixture on the stove comes to a simmer, add shrimp.

7. 7

   Give pot a shake to make sure all shrimp get covered in the beer and spices, cover, and remove from the heat.

8. 8

   Let pot sit for 3 minutes to cook shrimp.

9. 9

   Drain liquid and transfer shrimp to the bowl of beer and ice in order to stop the cooking.

10. 10

    Shrimp can be placed in the fridge in the ice mixture until ready to serve.

11. 11

    When cool, remove shrimp from the bowl, arrange on a platter, and serve with your favorite cocktail sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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