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Beer Boiled Gulf Shrimp

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Recipe by: JoeB

Large Gulf shrimp boiled in your favorite beer. I like to use a light ale (not too hoppy) rather than dark beer or pilsner. There's a little butter for a touch of flavor. This is a great way to get messy as you eat--finger food at its best!

Ready in 30 mins

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Ingredients

Serves: 4

3 cans your favorite beer
1 onion, cut in large pieces
1 head garlic, cloves cut in half
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
3 pounds large Gulf shrimp
1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 15 mins

Pour the beer into a large pot with a lid. Add the onion, garlic, butter and Cajun seasoning. Bring to a hard boil on high heat and cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in the shrimp. Cover with a lid, and boil until the shrimp have all turned pink and are cooked. Stir the shrimp with a spoon frequently to ensure even cooking.

Dump the shrimp into a colander to drain, and pick out the onion pieces. Return to the pot and squeeze in the lemon and add the parsley. Stir and serve.

Last updated: Mar 20 2013