15-Minute Old Bay Steamed Shrimp
Sweet, juicy, succulent Old Bay Shrimp are steamed over water and beer, then served with homemade cocktail sauce and a squeeze of lemon. They take just 15 minutes to make, and make for an easy, stress-free seafood appetizer the whole family will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb (455g) large shrimp, shell peeled, tail on
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp Old Bay seasoning, use spicy Old Bay if you like
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- 1 cup (240ml) beer
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, for serving
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Season the shrimp. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb cleaned shrimp, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp Old Bay, and ½ tsp kosher salt. Toss to evenly coat the shrimp.
- Steam the shrimp. Combine 1 cup (237ml) beer and ½ cup (118ml) water in a skillet or pot, then set over high heat until rapidly boiling. Turn the heat down to a simmer. Place the seasoned shrimp in a steamer basket (see note below if you don't have a steaming basket), set on top of the simmering pot, then place a lid on top. Steam for 2 minutes, lift the lid and flip the shrimp (or just give 'em a good stir), then cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until just pink on both sides.
- Garnish, then serve. Remove shrimp and place in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, then serve with lemon wedges. They can be served hot, room temperature, or cold. Recipe for homemade cocktail sauce below.
Notes
- I've tested this recipe with shells on and off shrimp. I prefer it with the shell off, but you can absolutely leave them on and peel before eating. The shrimp will likely be less flavorful, so feel free to season again with a sprinkle of Old Bay just before digging in.
- Try this with our classic cocktail sauce recipe or cocktail sauce made with gin.
- If using frozen shrimp, defrost completely before steaming (either overnight in a fridge or you can place the frozen shrimp in a bowl of cool water and let it sit for 30-60 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1177mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg
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