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Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Steamed shrimp with seasoned onions, potatoes and good ole Maryland seasonings of Old Bay, garlic and BEER! Great for a cookout!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 355 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.