Shrimp-Boiled (in beer)

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. fresh jumbo shrimp
• 2 (12 oz.) bottles or cans of beer
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp celery seed
• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp Tabasco
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Split shrimp down back, remove vein and legs (not the shells).

Combine beer and seasonings in a large kettle, bring to a boil. Add shrimp, return to boil, then reduce heat and simmer till shrimp turns pink (2-5 minutes).

Serve hot (removing shells as eaten) with drawn butter or seafood cocktail sauce.

Water may be used in place of beer.