STEAMED SHRIMP WITH LAGER, LEMON AND THYME
Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

 

Yield: serves 2-4

Time: 25 minutes

 

2 lbs large shrimp, head and tail on

4 (12oz) bottles lager beer

1 tablespoon cider vinegar

1/2 lemon

1 head of garlic, split through the equator

3 bay leaves

2 sprigs of thyme

1/2 tablespoon black mustard seeds

2 dried red chiles

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning

1 teaspoon sugar

 

Begin by making the court bouillon.  Add all the ingredients except the shrimp to a large pot and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.  Add shrimp, bring back to a boil then immediately shut off the heat and let them steam in the court bouillon.  Once they have turned completely pink, about 12-15 minutes, strain and serve.