Steamed Spiced Shrimp Recipes

OLD BAY® STEAMED SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan mix vinegar water and OLD BAY. Bring to boil on medium heat. Gently stir in shrimp then cover.Steam 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain well.Serve immediately or refrigerate until hungry guests arrive. Best served with punchy cocktail sauce and lively conversation.

STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Add the onion, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, and a bay leaf to a large pot. Add 4 cups of water or stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once the water has come to full, roaring boil, remove it from the heat. Carefully add the shrimp and cover the pot with a lid. Set an 8-minute timer and allow the shrimp to steep in the pot. The shrimp is done once it is pink and opaque.
• Pour the contents of the pot over a colander, pick out the shrimp and set aside. Sprinkle the remaining Old Bay Seasoning evenly over the shrimp and serve alongside lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

SPICY BEER-STEAMED SHRIMP WITH KICKED UP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In the base pot of a steamer, combine the beer, crab boil, and garlic and bring to a simmer. Put the steamer basket in place.
• In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the Essence. Place the shrimp in the steamer basket, close the lid and steam until the shrimp are firm and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring the shrimp once to ensure even cooking.
• Remove the basket with the shrimp and let sit until cool enough to handle. Turn out into a large serving bowl or onto a thick layer of newspapers spread on a table. Serve with the cocktail sauce for dipping.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• Mix all ingredients together and whisk well to combine.

SPICY STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
• Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
• Steam shrimp until pink.
• Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.

MARYLAND STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot pour in the beer, vinegar, salt, and lemon (sliced in half) and bring to a rapid boil.
• Place a steamer rack in the bottom of the pot and cover with a layer of shrimp.
• Sprinkle the Old Bay Seasoning over the layer and repeat until all of the shrimp are in the pot.
• Cover tightly and let steam for 10 minutes until all of the shrimp have turned a bright red.
• Remove the shrimp and allow to cool slightly.

SIMPLY SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Set an expandable steaming basket (use one with legs) in a pot and add water just until it touches the bottom of the basket. Cover the kettle and bring water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with the spices. Steam the shrimp, covered tightly, for 5 minutes or until firm and just cooked through.
• Serve the shrimp with lemon wedges and a dish of the spices for dipping if desired.
• Note: If you can't find a prepared spice mix you can make your own. Blend together: 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 finely ground bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

SPICED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a bowl and add the salt. Mix well and set aside 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the yogurt and mix in the harissa and cilantro. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside.
• Heat broiler. Rinse and dry shrimp, place in a bowl and add the ras el hanout. Toss to mix thoroughly. Select a shallow baking dish that will hold the shrimp snugly in a single layer. Brush with a little of the butter. Arrange shrimp in the dish and brush with remaining butter. Broil close to the source of heat until shrimp are lightly browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. (Alternatively, the shrimp can be placed on soaked wooden skewers, about 3 shrimp per stick, and broiled or grilled over high heat, turning once.) Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp.
• Serve as a cocktail snack directly from the dish with picks to skewer shrimp and harissa dip alongside.

SPICED STONINGTON SHRIMP STEAMED IN BEER

Steps:

• Make rémoulade:
• Stir together rémoulade ingredients in a bowl and chill, covered, 1 hour.
• Steam shrimp:
• Toss shrimp with lemon, onion, celery, bay leaves, Old Bay, and salt in a large bowl, then marinate, covered, at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Bring beer and vinegar to a boil in large nonreactive pot. Transfer shrimp with marinade to steamer/colander insert and steam over liquid, covered, 3 minutes.
• Stir shrimp, then continue to steam, stirring again if necessary, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• Transfer shrimp to a platter and drizzle with about 1/2 cup steaming liquid. Serve with rémoulade.