Fresh Shrimp Boil

Name: Fresh Shrimp Boil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer; 0.5 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon pickling spice; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 2 bay leaves; cold water, as needed; 1 pound raw shrimp

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This is how I prepare shrimp. You can eat these chilled, with cocktail sauce or add them to your favorite recipe. I love to add these shrimp to coctel de camaron (Mexican shrimp cocktail).

Recipe by Jessica

Published on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 bay leaves
cold water, as needed
1 pound raw shrimp

Directions

Mix beer, onion, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, butter, garlic, pickling spice, oregano, and bay leaves in a saucepan; add enough cold water to fill the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Drop shrimp into the boiling liquid, let the mixture return to a boil, and cook until shrimp are bright pink and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes; drain.

Cook's Note:

After shrimp are cooked, the boil can be discarded or saved to be used as broth.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the boil ingredients. The actual amount of the boil consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420	Calories
15g	Fat
20g	Carbs
40g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 376mg	125%
Sodium 7527mg	327%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 40g
Vitamin C 22mg	109%
Calcium 193mg	15%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 709mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.