Spicy Beer Boiled Shrimp
The runner-up recipe for 1997 in the san francisco chronicle, from robin davis.
Steps
Combine the beer , pepper flakes , peppercorns and bay leaves in a large heavy saucepan.
Bring to a boil , then boil for 2 minutes.
Add the shrimp.
Cover and cook until the shrimp are cooked through , about 5 minutes.
Drain.
Melt the butter.
Stir in the lemon juice , black pepper and cayenne pepper.
Serve the shrimp with the butter mixture , cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
Ingredients
beer, hot red pepper flakes, whole black peppercorn, bay leaves, raw shrimp, butter, lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, seafood cocktail sauce, lemon wedge