How to Make Beer-Boiled Shrimp with Old Bay® - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a classic shrimp boil to bring friends and family together for a delicious feast. And if you're looking for a unique twist on this traditional dish, look no further than beer-boiled shrimp with Old Bay® seasoning. This recipe takes all the flavors of a traditional shrimp boil and kicks it up a notch with the addition of beer, adding a rich and complex flavor to the shrimp.

Old Bay® seasoning is a staple in seafood dishes, and it adds a zesty and savory flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 4 (12 ounce) bottles beer
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, halved crosswise
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh shrimp, with shells and tails on

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine beer, seafood seasoning, and salt in a large saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat. Squeeze juice from both lemon halves into the beer mixture and add both rinds to the beer. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to boiling liquid, cover again with the lid, and turn off the heat. Transfer shrimp to serving bowls when they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 847mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 225mg