Overnight Beer-Boiled Shrimp

This pub-inspired dish is made by tossing shrimp into a boiling beer brine and then allowing it to soak overnight in the refrigerator where it absorbs a healthy dose of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons celery seed
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 3 pounds shell-on medium shrimp
• 4 (12 ounce) cans pilsner-style beer
• 1 ⅛ cups white vinegar
• 3 teaspoons celery salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse shrimp under cold running water and set in a strainer to drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add beer, paprika, vinegar, seafood seasoning, celery seed, celery salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and add shrimp. Immediately turn off the heat and let cool on the stovetop for about 1 hour. Cover the pot and transfer to the top shelf of the refrigerator, placing it on top of a thick towel. Let shrimp soak for 12 to 24 hours.

Step 3

Drain shrimp in a strainer and discard remaining marinating liquid.