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Shrimp: Spicy Beer-Boiled Shrimp

Source of Recipe


Robin Davis



List of Ingredients



• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer (not dark or amber)
  
• 1 Tbsp hot red pepper flakes
  
• 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 2 pounds raw shrimp, shells on but legs removed
  
• ½ cup butter
  
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  
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• Bottled cocktail sauce
  
• Lemon wedges
  






Instructions



1. Combine the beer, pepper flakes, peppercorns and bay leaves in a large heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the shrimp. Cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain.
   
   
3. Melt the butter. Stir in the lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Serve the shrimp with the butter mixture, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.
   
   Serves 6