Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Beer | 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking | 43 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Celery Seed | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Cayenne | 1 tsp (1.8g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Prawn | not in our table | 0 |
| Sauce | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs tiger prawn
- 24 oz beer
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 each bay leaf
- 1 tsp celery seed
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp tabasco sauce
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Directions
Heat 4 quarts water to a boil in a stockpot, over a moderately-high flame.
Add beer, garlic, salt, thyme, bay leaves, celery seed, parsley, and cayenne.
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
Add shrimp, return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
Drain well and remove to a serving bowl or platter.
Combine butter, lemon juice, and tabasco sauce.
Serve shrimp hot, accompanied by a spiced butter.