Boiled Shrimp Recipe with Beer and Old Bay

Peel and eat shrimp feature image in platter with cocktail sauce and lemon

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Boiled Shrimp Recipe with Beer and Old Bay

This Boiled Shrimp Recipe with Beer and Old Bay is a 30-minute meal, peel and eat style, perfect for entertaining. This classic seafood recipe combines tender shrimp, Old Bay seasoning, and beer for a simple boil that’s quick, flavorful, and easy to serve with cocktail sauce or melted butter.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 284kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Pot
Slotted spoon
Lid
Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh large shrimp 21/25 count
1 large onion quartered
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup beer light or medium
1 cup water
2 ½ tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
lemon wedges

Cocktail sauce

ketchup
prepared horseradish

Instructions

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
Add the quartered onion, beer, water, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the fresh shrimp to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the broth. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and prepared cocktail sauce.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover peel and eat shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat Warm them gently in a skillet with a little butter until just heated through.

Substitutions

Beer: Replace with chicken broth or water for a non-alcoholic version.
Old Bay Seasoning: Substitute with a mix of paprika, celery salt, and a pinch of cayenne.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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