Beer boiled shrimp with Old Bay is a classic Southern dish combining succulent shrimp, flavorful beer, and the unique blend of herbs and spices found in Old Bay seasoning. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for gatherings of friends and family, and it's a staple at shrimp boils and backyard barbecues. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a pot of beer boiled shrimp with Old Bay that is bursting with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
OLD BAY SHRIMP BOIL
Every year in May we have a big Shrimp Boil. I got this recipe from Old Bay and we love it. Roll up your sleeves and dig in.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In an 8-quart stock pot, bring Old Bay, salt, water and beer to a boil.
- Add potatoes and onions; cook over high heat for 8 minutes.
- Add smoked sausage; continue to cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Add corn to pot; continue to boil for 7 minutes.
- Add shrimp in shells, cook for 4 minutes.
- Drain cookin liquid; pour contents of pot into several large bowl or shallow pails.
- Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.
BEER-BOILED SHRIMP WITH OLD BAY®
Easy, foolproof cooking technique. The Old Bay® seasoning accentuates the shrimp rather than overpowers. A versatile dish that can fill many roles! Serve with cocktail sauce and/or melted butter.
Provided by JJ6
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 189.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 846.9 mg
SHRIMP POACHED WITH BEER, OLD BAY AND LEMON
What a great way to serve shrimp as an appetizer! This got rave reviews from my guests! This is from BJ's Journal April 2006.
Provided by mer5901
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with about 2 qts. water.
- Crack open the beer and pour it in the pot.
- Add salt and squeeze in lemon juice; toss the halves in, too.
- Add herbs, garlic and Old Bay.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
- Now reduce heat to medium-low and put shrimp in the mixture.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink.
- Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Chill thoroughly, then peel.
- Serve with lemon wedges and coctail sauce.
- NOTE: I used peeled, uncooked shrimp for this and it turned out just fine.
- Cocktail Sauce:.
- Mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup grated fresh or prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and a few drops of hot pepper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 1216.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 48.2
BEER-BOILED SHRIMP
This was my stepfather's crowd-pleasing recipe. It's simple to make, and the longer the shrimp sit, the better! You can prepare the shrimp a day ahead, refrigerate, and reheat before serving. The leftover liquid can be frozen and used to make great gumbo.
Provided by Nita Rockwell Minto
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the salt and shrimp. Pour the beer over the shrimp, and simmer just until the shrimp turn pink. Turn off the heat, and allow the shrimp to sit at least 1/2 hour. Serve while still warm, or refrigerate and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1030.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 737.8 mg, Fat 67.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 78.6 g, SaturatedFat 40.1 g, Sodium 2166.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g