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
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Kyler Mancos
mkyler48@hotmail.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Simran Lama
l.s@yahoo.comThis recipe was a waste of time and money. The shrimp were tough and the sauce was bland.
Yesine Bot
botyesine82@hotmail.frThe sauce was too salty for my taste.
Hanane Kamal
h-k91@gmail.comThe shrimp was not cooked evenly. Some of the shrimp were overcooked and some were undercooked.
Md ismai Shossain
shossain_m44@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler shrimp recipe next time.
Ansari Bawa
bawaansari46@yahoo.comThe shrimp was a bit tough, but the sauce was good.
Kids Smith.
k_s@yahoo.comI found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra Old Bay seasoning and lemon juice to taste.
Calice Smith
smith.calice15@gmail.comThe shrimp was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.
Alex Macu
m.a@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
houston deejay
d.h@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how the beer and Old Bay seasoning would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was a great combination.
Jayv XVA
j_x@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. My family loves it!
pamela weightman
pw@aol.comThis is my new favorite way to cook shrimp. It's so easy and the results are amazing.
Dani Mallang
dani_mallang@aol.comThe shrimp was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.
Alex Comeaux
c-a70@hotmail.comThis shrimp dish was a hit at my party! The beer, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon added a delicious flavor to the shrimp. I will definitely be making this again.