Restaurant Style Peel and Eat Shrimp
Use the best shrimp you can find for the best results
Servings 1
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp shell on
- 12 ounces beer
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning for cooking, plus more for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon pickling spice
- 2 medium lemons divided
- cocktail sauce for serving
Instructions
- Fill a large pot halfway with water. Add the beer, 2 tablespoons of Old Bay, pickling spice, and one lemon (halved along with the juice).
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the shrimp.
- Cook for 2-4 minutes or until done as desired.
- Drain the shrimp in a colander but do not rinse. Sprinkle with more Old Bay as desired and toss gently.
- Serve with the remaining lemon (sliced) and cocktail sauce. I serve my shrimp over fresh crushed ice.
- Note: I like to cook a single shrimp first. I use it as a test to determine the exact cook time for the remaining shrimp. In my case, my 20 count shrimp took 2 minutes and 40 seconds to be perfect. Shrimp aren't cheap, and you want the best-cooked shrimp. I think it's worth this extra step to determine the ideal cook time!
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 5mg