Shrimp Poached With Beer, Old Bay and Lemon |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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What a great way to serve shrimp as an appetizer! This got rave reviews from my guests! This is from BJ's Journal April 2006. Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer |
2 teaspoons kosher salt |
2 lemons, halved |
3 bay leaves |
fresh thyme sprig |
1 head garlic, split horizontally |
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning |
2 lbs large shrimp, uncooked, with shells and tails |
lemon wedge, for serving |
Directions:
1. Fill a large pot with about 2 qts. water.
2. Crack open the beer and pour it in the pot.
3. Add salt and squeeze in lemon juice; toss the halves in, too.
4. Add herbs, garlic and Old Bay.
5. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
6. Now reduce heat to medium-low and put shrimp in the mixture.
7. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink.
8. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
9. Chill thoroughly, then peel.
10. Serve with lemon wedges and coctail sauce.
11. NOTE: I used peeled, uncooked shrimp for this and it turned out just fine.
12. Cocktail Sauce:.
13. Mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup grated fresh or prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and a few drops of hot pepper sauce.
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