Fresh Shrimp Boil

This peel-and-eat fresh shrimp boil recipe cooks shrimp in a mixture of beer, butter, herbs, and spices for tasty results that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon pickling spice
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• cold water, as needed
• 1 pound raw shrimp
• 0.5 onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beer, onion, pepper flakes, parsley, salt, butter, garlic, pickling spice, oregano, and bay leaves in a saucepan; add enough cold water to fill the saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Add shrimp to the saucepan; return to a boil. Cook until shrimp are bright pink and opaque, about 5 minutes. Drain and serve.