Peel and Eat Shrimp with Old Bay
These easy peel and eat shrimp are so much better when you make them yourself! The key is to start with high-quality shrimp, build a quick flavorful broth and cook them just until tender. With a few simple ingredients like Old Bay, beer and lemon, you'll have restaurant-quality shrimp in just 15 minutes!
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1 light beer
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay plus more for after cooking
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon halved
- 1 lb shell-on shrimp large, 16/20 count ideal
Instructions
- Add beer and water to a medium saucepan. Add the old bay, butter and bay leaves, then squeeze the juice from both lemon halves and throw them into the pot. Bring up to a boil.
- Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and bring back up to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, depending on size. The shrimp are done when they’re opaque, bright pink and just starting to curl. Be very careful not to overcook! They will continue cooking.
- Drain the shrimp, then transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with more old bay. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Notes
- Look for E-Z peel shrimp! They’re already split and deveined, so you still get the flavor from shell-on shrimp, but without the mess.
- Serve these hot, at room temperature, or cold. They’re great for making ahead and refrigerate well.
- Be sure to serve with plenty of napkins and a bowl for discarded shrimp shells. Even better, spread newspaper or brown paper over your table for easy cleanup!
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 665mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg
