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Beer-Boiled Shrimp
Photo: Dana DeVolk

Beer-Boiled Shrimp

5 ingredients 30 min + 10 min 6 servings openrecipes
Beer-Boiled Shrimp

"This was my stepfather's crowd-pleasing recipe. It's simple to make, and the longer the shrimp sit, the better! You can prepare the shrimp a day ahead, refrigerate, and reheat before serving. The leftover liquid can be frozen and used to make great gumbo."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

288
Calories
26g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 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

  • 1 pound butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 pounds large shrimp in shell (21 to 25 per lb), peeled and deveined
  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) bottles beer

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