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Steamed shrimp plated

Quick & Easy Steamed Shrimp

Enjoy this quick and easy steamed shrimp recipe using old bay seasoning and beer. Perfect for parties on game day or with drinks by the pool.
4.50 from 44 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 60 Approx. 60 shrimp
Calories 172 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds large or jumbo shrimp
  • 2 -12 ounces bottles of beer
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Place beer and seasoning in the bottom of a steamer on high heat.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp to the steamer basket, stir and cover with a lid.
  • Steam for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn a pink to red color.
  • Cool and serve in a large bowl with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

If you want you can substitute beer with a non-alcohol brand or 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar mixed with 1/2 cup of water.

Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 1gCholesterol: 257mgSodium: 1627mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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