Shrimp Poached with Beer, Old Bay and Lemon

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 1 Bottle of Beer
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 lemons , halved
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 handful of fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 head of garlic, split horizontally
• 1 tbsp. old bay seasoning
• 2 pounds jumbo shrimp with shells on
• Lemon wedges
• Cocktail Sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Fill a large pot witn 2 quarts of water.
2. Crack open the beer and pour it in
3.Add salt, and squeeze in lemon juice; toss halves in to pot
4.Add herbs, garlic and old bay. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse water with the aromatics
6.Reduce heat to medium low , add shrimp, simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is bright pink.
7.Drain, then transfer to bowl.
8. Chill thoroughly then peel shrimp
9. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce

NOTE; Recipe can be doubled