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Steamed Shrimp

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, September 2003






List of Ingredients



• 6 cups water
  
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
  
• 1 large onion, quartered
  
• 4 to 6 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  
• 6 pounds unpeeled, jumbo fresh shrimp
  
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• Cocktail sauce (optional)
  
• Lemon wedges (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a large Dutch oven.
   
   
2. Add shrimp and cook, covered, 10 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, stirring often. Turn off heat and let stand 2 minutes; drain.
   
   Serve shrimp with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.
   
   Makes 8 servings.