We may not like crabs but we will still eat like Marylanders!
Enjoy with Cider, Rose, or other crisp white white.
Leaving the shell on the shrimp not only adds a level of authenticity but prevents the shrimp from turning to rubber while steaming, You have been warned!
Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
1cupBeerNatty-Boh & Yuengling are BK recommended but any work.
1cupWater
1lbRed Potatoes (Chunked)
2Ears of Corn (Halved)
Old Bay to Taste
1lbEZ Peel Shrimp Tail & Shells left on!
1tspTobasco Sauce
2tbspUnsalted Butter (Melted)
1Lemon (Wedged)
1
Add beer and water to 6 to 8 quart pot and bring to boil
2
Toss Potatoes & Corn with Old Bay Seasoning in a large bowl. Use as much or as little seasoning as you would like.
3
Place steaming basket into pot and add potatoes first and corn on top. Cover and steam for approximately 8 to 10 minutes (until potatoes are soft) then remove to serving platter.
4
Remove two tablespoons of cooking liquid to small saucepan. Then return steaming pot to boil.
5
Toss shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning. Place in pot with steamer basket for 5 minutes. Remove to serving platter with corn & potatoes
*If using pre-peeled shrimp reduce time to 3-4 minutes to prevent over-cooking.
6
While shrimp are steaming combine butter & Tabasco sauce in the small saucepan with the previously removed cooking liquid and melt butter and mix well to create "Spicy Beer Butter"
7
Drizzle Spicy Beer Butter over serving platter and serve with lemon wedges.
1cupBeerNatty-Boh & Yuengling are BK recommended but any work.
1cupWater
1lbRed Potatoes (Chunked)
2Ears of Corn (Halved)
Old Bay to Taste
1lbEZ Peel Shrimp Tail & Shells left on!
1tspTobasco Sauce
2tbspUnsalted Butter (Melted)
1Lemon (Wedged)
Directions
1
Add beer and water to 6 to 8 quart pot and bring to boil
2
Toss Potatoes & Corn with Old Bay Seasoning in a large bowl. Use as much or as little seasoning as you would like.
3
Place steaming basket into pot and add potatoes first and corn on top. Cover and steam for approximately 8 to 10 minutes (until potatoes are soft) then remove to serving platter.
4
Remove two tablespoons of cooking liquid to small saucepan. Then return steaming pot to boil.
5
Toss shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning. Place in pot with steamer basket for 5 minutes. Remove to serving platter with corn & potatoes
*If using pre-peeled shrimp reduce time to 3-4 minutes to prevent over-cooking.
6
While shrimp are steaming combine butter & Tabasco sauce in the small saucepan with the previously removed cooking liquid and melt butter and mix well to create "Spicy Beer Butter"
7
Drizzle Spicy Beer Butter over serving platter and serve with lemon wedges.
