Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 12-oz bottle or can of wheat beer*
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (divided)
  • 1 lb. extra large shell-on raw shrimp, (either fresh or frozen and thawed)
  • For serving: extra Old Bay seasoning (cocktail sauce, melted butter, vinegar, etc.)

Instruction

  • In a large pot, stir together beer, vinegar, and 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning. Cover pot and bring mixture to a boil over high heat. When steam begins to escape the lid, place steamer basket in the pot (the liquid should not boil above the bottom of the steam basket).
  • Add shrimp to basket and pour remaining 1 1/2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning over shrimp, tossing shrimp with a spoon so that it's evenly distributed.
  • Replace top onto pot and bring back to a boil over high heat. You should begin to see steam escaping again. Reduce temperature to medium/medium-high and steam for 5-6 minutes. Shrimp will be done when the shrimp turns pink, they're no longer translucent, and they're in a curled shape. Do not overcook or they will become tough and difficult to peel. Serve immediately with additional Old Bay seasoning, cocktail sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, etc.