Beer-Boiled Shrimp Recipe
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Beer-Boiled Shrimp

By: Nita  
"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."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1030 | Total Fat: 67.9g | Cholesterol: 738mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by LEXIANDJACK 
Great, different taste than I'm used to in shrimp. Next time I would cut way down on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2008 by Sandy 
WOW! I tried this recipe and it came out de-lici-ous! I actually made this with 2 1/2 pounds... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2007 by SouthernGma Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is better than "outa this world"! I did reduce the butter (Whew!) to 2 sticks (to reduce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2009 by Trinka G Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
YUMMERS! I had 2 pounds of shrimp and began the recipe from memory. I thought the original ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2008 by Aubrie 
I love this I am making it as I type for the second time. Great flavor only things I do... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by verysinfulcook 
This recipe is EXCELLENT! Simple and simply delicious. I didn't change a thing and my entire... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2009 by njmom 
this was awesome!! broke the golden rule and made it for the first time for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2008 by KMP 
So easy! I used less butter and waited to salt the broth only after it was ready. I didn't... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Sara 
This was great! I didn't have any onions, but I will definitely try it with them next time. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by Brandy 
This recipe was SO EASY that it's hard to believe it was SO GOOD!! My whole family LOVED it... MORE

 
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