SPICY BEER-BOILED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Spicy Beer-Boiled Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cajun

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (not dark or amber)
1 tablespoon hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
2 bay leaves
2 lbs raw shrimp (cleaned, tails left on)
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
bottled seafood cocktail sauce
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Combine the beer, pepper flakes, peppercorns and bay leaves in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt the butter. Stir in the lemon juice, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the shrimp with the butter mixture, cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

mudaser khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love it!


Ummu salma Shuaibu
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but I was able to tone down the heat by using less chili peppers.


Dawood Marri
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This recipe is perfect for a party. It's easy to make and it can be served hot or cold.


Vivian Nagy
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I'm allergic to shrimp, but I was able to make this recipe with chicken instead. It turned out just as good.


Shan Adecer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Liz Martinez
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I'm not a big fan of beer, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The beer flavor is subtle and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


Babu Monshi
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The shrimp are so flavorful and juicy.


Zakira Goolam
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the honey and the spiciness of the chili peppers go together perfectly.


Jeremiah Nieuwenhuizen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some shrimp that was about to go bad and this recipe saved the day.


Habib Irfani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Safdar Iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this recipe was surprisingly mild. I was able to enjoy it without any problems.


Kenley Fleurima
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was really good.


KHK Kilar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time and it turned out great.


Rebecca Johnson (LadyPeggy)
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.