beer shrimp boil

(2 RATINGS)
35 Pinches
sikeston, MO
Updated on Aug 7, 2013

this is one of my favorites from my cookbook recipes its not my own.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 - 12 ounce bottles lager beer
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole
  • - juice from 1 lemon, lemon halves reserved
  • 1 stick butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, heads on and in shells, rinsed

How To Make beer shrimp boil

  • Step 1
    in a large pot, bring the beer,water, creole seasoning, salt,peppercorns, and the juiced lemon halves to a boil. allow the mixture to boil, covered, ten minutes. in the meantime, melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the lemon juice. add the shrimp to the pot boiling beer, cover, and turn off heat. check the shrimp after 3 minutes for pink color throughout; with a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp and transfer them to serving bowls. add 1/3 cup boiling beer liquid to the butter and simmer 2 minutes. serve the warm shrimp with the butter dipping sauce on the side.

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