Peel n Eat Beer Steamed Shrimp
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Peel n Eat Beer Steamed Shrimp
Description
Peel n Eat Beer Steamed Shrimp uses whole shrimp with shells and tails on, steamed in a flavorful mixture of melted butter, sautéed garlic and shallots, and lager beer. The cooking liquid steams the shrimp just until they turn opaque, preserving a tender texture and capturing the aromatic flavors of the beer, garlic, and shallots. Seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the natural flavor of the shrimp.
Finishing with fresh lemon juice brightens the broth, and chopped flat-leaf parsley adds a fresh herbaceous note. The dish is served alongside sliced sourdough bread, which can be dipped into the broth, making the meal both flavorful and satisfying. This preparation is straightforward but yields a rich, seafood-focused experience that highlights the shrimp’s natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp 26/30, with shells and tails on, extra large
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic , smashed or coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup shallot , chopped
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 12 ounces lager beer
- ½ lemon , plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley , chopped
- sourdough bread , for dipping
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and set aside.
- Melt butter in large sauté pan over medium high heat and add garlic and shallot. Cook 4 minutes or until garlic and shallots become soft and translucent.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add beer and shrimp. Cover with lid and cook 4-5 minutes or until shrimp become opaque.
- Remove from heat and squeeze juice of ½ lemon into broth and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve with sliced sourdough bread for dipping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 987mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 183mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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