Can I use any size shrimp?

You can, but the large kind are easiest to peel so that what I usually go for.

What kind of beer should I use for this recipe?

Any kind is fine! If you have a favorite, definitely use that one, and if you aren't a beer drinker (raises hand!) I would use a lighter beer. It's going to add just a subtle flavor so don't worry too much about it.

Old Bay is a seafood seasoning that is a mixture of celery salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika and a few others. You can find it in the spice aisle of your grocery store, and it adds a delightful flavor to your shrimpies. And if you want to try your hand at mixing up your own, here’s a recipe for the homemade version !

What should I do with the shrimp shells?

If you are like my mama, you will find a wonderful recipe for making shrimp broth from the empty shells. But if you are like me, before you toss them out put them in a sealed plastic bag or container of some sort so your trash doesn't get, um, aromatic.

Have a question that I didn't cover?

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Shrimp Cooked In Beer: A Quick Seafood Delight

Shrimp Cooked In Beer

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This super simple recipe for shrimp cooked in beer is an instant seafood supper party! A lemon butter dipping sauce rounds out the deliciousness.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 pounds shrimp in the shell (get the large kind)
4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
8 sprigs fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
One 12 ounce can beer
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Juice from one lemon
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Put the shrimp, garlic, parsley, Old Bay and beer into a pot, give it all a stir and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Let the shrimp simmer until they are opaque (about 2 minutes) and then scoop them out onto a platter or bowls to cool off a little.
While the shrimp are cooling, make the dipping sauce by stirring together the melted butter, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Divide the sauce into individual containers (I like to use tiny prep bowls for this).
Serve up the shrimp in the shell, letting people peel their own. Put a bowl in the middle of the table so folks have a place to toss the shells, and instead of napkins, hand out individual wet washcloths for their hands.

Notes

- Shrimp: We recommend getting your shrimp from the seafood counter at your grocery store (rather than frozen ones) ideally on the day you are making this dish, or at the most one day before. We like large or extra large shrimp!

- Old Bay: Look for this seafood seasoning mix in in the spice aisle of your supermarket

- Beer: We tend to use a lighter beer for this recipe, but you can use whatever kind of beer you like. The shrimp will take on a little of the taste of whatever beer you choose.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/shrimp-cooked-in-beer/