Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe

⏱️ 10 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
American appetizer
Peel and Eat Shrimp Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
258
Calories
24g
Protein
5g
Carbs
13g
Fat

Just 7 simple ingredients and 10 minutes of your time are all you need to make the most flavorful peel 'n eat steamed shrimp!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra large shrimp (, with shells and tails on (26/30 count))
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (, smashed or coarsely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup shallot (, chopped)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
  • 12 ounces lager-style beer*
  • 1/2 lemon (, plus more for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley (, chopped)
  • Sourdough bread (, for dipping)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Rinse shrimp and set aside.
  2. 2Melt butter in large sauté pan over medium high heat and add garlic and shallot. Cook 4 minutes or until garlic and shallots become soft and translucent.
  3. 3Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add beer and shrimp. Cover with lid and cook 4-5 minutes or until shrimp become opaque.
  4. 4Remove from heat and squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon into broth and sprinkle with parsley.
  5. 5Serve with sliced sourdough bread for dipping.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by foodiecrush.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.