Shrimp Poached with Beer, Old Bay, and Lemon
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Shrimp Poached with Beer, Old Bay, and Lemon
11 steps
Cook:18min
Can also use peeled, uncooked shrimp.
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:49:47 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories282.9 kcal (14%)
Total Fat7.8 g (11%)
Carbs26.3 g (10%)
Sugars8.4 g (9%)
Protein19.6 g (39%)
Sodium2069.8 mg (103%)
Fiber1.7 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Shrimp
1 bottlebeer
any kind you like
2 teaspoonskosher salt
2lemons
halved
3bay leaves
1 handfulfresh thyme sprigs
1 headgarlic
split horizontally
1 tablespoonold bay seasoning
2 poundsshrimp
jumbo, with shells, heads and tails
lemon wedges
for serving
Cocktail Sauce
Instructions
For the shrimp
Step 1
Fill a large pot with about 2 quarts water.
Step 2
Crack open the beer and pour it in the pot.
Step 3
Add salt and squeeze in lemon juice; toss the halves in, too.
Step 4
Add herbs, garlic and Old Bay.
Step 5
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
Step 6
Now reduce heat to medium-low and put shrimp in the mixture.
Step 7
Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink.
Step 8
Drain and transfer to a bowl.
Step 9
Chill thoroughly, then peel.
Step 10
Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
For the cocktail sauce
Step 11
Stir together all ingredients in a bowl and chill for about an hour to allow the flavors to come together.
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