Shrimp Dunk

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Chilled beer-poached shrimp served with cold beer for dipping
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This classic summer appetizer features large shrimp poached in a flavorful broth of beer, onions, celery, garlic, and spices. The beer infuses the shrimp with a subtle, savory depth while keeping the meat tender and delicate. Chilled before serving, these shrimp are crisp and refreshing, perfect for warm evenings or casual gatherings. The tradition of “dunking” allows each person to customize their bite with a splash of cold beer, enhancing the natural sweetness of the seafood. It is an easy, no-fuss dish that requires minimal preparation but delivers maximum flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and extra beer for dipping to complete this timeless, satisfying experience.

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Shrimp Dunk

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 21.8

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This classic summer appetizer features large shrimp poached in a flavorful broth of beer, onions, celery, garlic, and spices. The beer infuses the shrimp with a subtle, savory depth while keeping the meat tender and delicate. Chilled before serving, these shrimp are crisp and refreshing, perfect for warm evenings or casual gatherings. The tradition of "dunking" allows each person to customize their bite with a splash of cold beer, enhancing the natural sweetness of the seafood. It is an easy, no-fuss dish that requires minimal preparation but delivers maximum flavor. Serve with lemon wedges and extra beer for dipping to complete this timeless, satisfying experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine the beer, sliced onion, celery with leaves, salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, and garlic in a large saucepan.
  2. Cover the saucepan and bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Boil the mixture for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  4. Add the shelled shrimp to the boiling liquid.
  5. Cover and boil for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  6. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the shrimp chill in the cooking liquid until cold.
  7. Serve the chilled shrimp with small bowls of cold beer for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 21.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.3g1%

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

Keywords: shrimp, beer, poached, chilled, appetizer, seafood, summer, dunking, garlic, onion, celery, spices, cocktail, party, easy, refreshing, brine, flavorful, simple, classic
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