Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe

Name: Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces light beer; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning; 1 pound small red potatoes; 2 pounds large shrimp; 1 sweet onion; Balsamic Cocktail Sauce; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
355 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
American

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe

Opal Carpenter

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Steamed shrimp with seasoned onions, potatoes and good ole Maryland seasonings of Old Bay, garlic and BEER! Great for a cookout!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces light beer
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic , chopped
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 pound small red potatoes
2 pounds large shrimp , shell on but deveined
1 sweet onion , peeled and cut into quarters
Balsamic Cocktail Sauce , serving
Lemon wedges , for serving

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Instructions

Add the beer, water, seasoning and garlic to a large Dutch oven or pot, stir to combine. Add the potatoes and bring to a low simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are nearly cooked and all the way soft.
Add the shrimp and onions. Cover and steam for 6-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and start to curl. See chart for cooking times based on shrimp size.
When cooked, immediately remove to a platter and serve with fresh lemon wedges and desired dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 355kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 572mg (191%) Sodium 1794mg (75%) Potassium 823mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 373mg (37%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 355 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	355kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	27g	9%
Protein	49g	98%
Fat	3g	5%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	572mg	191%
Sodium	1794mg	75%
Potassium	823mg	18%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	35IU	1%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	373mg	37%
Iron	6mg	33%