Peel & Eat Shrimp Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

1 lb. of bite-sized shrimp, served warm or chilled, with beer butter and Old Bay seasoning.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Shrimp
Rinse the shrimp under cold water, removing any shells and deveining if necessary. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the cleaned shrimp with Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated.

3
Melt the Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid.
4
Add Ingredients
Stir in the beer, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into the melted butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.

5
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
6
Cook Shrimp
Add the seasoned shrimp to the boiling water. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drain.

7
Plate the Shrimp
Arrange the cooked shrimp on a platter. Serve immediately with warm beer butter sauce on the side for dipping.
8
Enjoy
Enjoy your peel & eat shrimp warm or chilled, seasoned with additional Old Bay if desired.