Classic Beer Boiled Peel and Eat Shrimp

No fuss, low key classic beer boiled shrimp recipe. Resulting quantity of peel and eat shrimp serves 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 333kcal

Author: CraftBeering

2 lbs of fresh 21-25 shrimp
1 yellow onion cut in small pieces
1 12 oz craft beer wheat ale, Pilsner, Kolsch, pale ale or lager
12 oz water
3 lemon wedges + extra for serving
3 lime wedges + extra for serving
2-3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Old Bay seasoning or prepare your own by mixing: 1 teaspoon each of celery salt smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, dried oregano, dried thyme + ½ teaspoon black pepper
drawn butter as needed
cocktail sauce as needed

In a large pot pour the beer and water and heat over medium-high.
Add the onion, lemon and lime wedges, bay leaf, mustard seed and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning to the liquid and bring to simmer.
Add the shrimp and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Drain the shrimp and discard the boiling liquid. Generously dust the drained shrimp with more seasoning.
Serve garnished with parsley and ramekins of drawn butter and/or cocktail sauce. As sides serve boiled corn on the cob and/or red potatoes.