Old Bay Steamed Shrimp

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp

from theculinarycompass.com
Entree
15 min
168 kcal / serving

This Old Bay Steamed Shrimp recipe is quick and based on the Maryland style. Learn how to steam shrimp with Old Bay to get transported to the summer!

Ingredients

  • 2 cupswater
  • ¼ cupapple cider vinegar
  • 12 oz.light beer
  • 1 lb.shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp.old bay

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large steam pot, bring water, apple cider vinegar, and beer. Turn heat to high to bring to a boil. While waiting for the mixture to boil, add in your steam basket.

  2. 2

    Once the mixture is boiling, place your shrimp into the steam basket and sprinkle the Old Bay over the shrimp as evenly as you can. Cover and let steam for 5-6 minutes until shrimp are pink all the way through.

  3. 3

    Serve immediately with cocktail sauce, more Old Bay, and a good beer.