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Bud and Old Bay Shrimp

by Mike Hultquist · May 26, 2017 · 1 Comment

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A simple yet flavorful appetizer recipe of succulent shrimp simmered in beer, butter, and Old Bay seasoning. Time to get cooking!

Bud and Old Bay Shrimp – Recipe

THIS, my friends, is a recipe you MUST try, particularly if you're a shrimp lover. It's a simple recipe, really, nothing complex about it, with few ingredients, but it tastes like something you've been missing all your life.

What I have found over the years is that, often times, simple ingredients and recipes produce the best results. This is one of those.

I introduce to you - Bud and Old Bay Shrimp! Truly, succulent shrimp gently simmered in Budweiser beer, butter and Old Bay Seasoning with a bit of fresh garlic. I mean, dang.

Can I PLEASE have some more of this?

Drooling here as I write this. Take a look.

Bud and Old Bay Shrimp - Recipe

Where Does this Shrimp Recipe Come From?

Full disclosure - this is NOT a recipe I invented. I may have doctored it up a tad bit, but the story of its discovery starts in Florida.

There is an excellent restaurant called Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longboat Key, Florida. Patty and I go there at least once a year. They serve up the freshest seafood around and I typically order the specials.

You must order seafood on the coast. Ocean to table. So perfect. Don't even get me talking about their poke bowl addition, though, because we're here to talk about a DIFFERENT item on their menu - Bud and Old Bay Shrimp.

It's an appetizer and we had never had it before at the time. When I saw it on the menu, something in my head clicked.

Not only was it a, "Hey, I GOTTA try that, what a cool combo!", but also a "That NEEDS to go on the web site." So here it is, in all it's glory.

How to Make Bud and Old Bay Shrimp - The Recipe / Method

It's super simple - I even posted a quick video below showing you how easy it really is. Just melt a bit of butter in a pan, cook down some minced garlic a bit, then pour in your Budweiser beer and Old Bay and bring it to a boil.

Add the shrimp and simmer until the shrimp are nicely pink and cooked through.

Thicken up the simmering sauce with a bit of butter, douse with tart lemon juice and serve it all up with a few more shakes of Old Bay Seasoning.

Give it a try. It's REALLY, REALLY good.

I enjoy dipping the shrimp down into the broth for one last flavor plunge before taking a bite. You can thicken the sauce even further with a bit more butter, or perhaps a swirl of a tablespoon or 2 of grated Parmesan cheese.

Now THAT would be outstanding. This makes for a perfect quick appetizer dish, but I've stretched this recipe to dinnertime status by adding in some noodles.

Works great! Give it a try!

http://marvista.groupersandwich.com/

Shout out to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Here is their web site: https://www.marvistadining.com/

If you're ever in Longboat Key, stop on in and order up some of their Bud and Old Bay Shrimp. Let me know how I compare.

The only changes I made were adding fresh garlic at the beginning and introducing lemon juice, which I LOVE with butter. Otherwise it's the same, at least to me! Thanks, chef!

Enjoy! Don't forget to check out the video recipe.

Patty's Perspective

It's great how easy this recipe is, with so much flavor. This is something you can throw together in practically no time. It's a simple weeknight meal.

Try Some of My Other Popular Shrimp Recipes

  • Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
  • Habanero-Honey Glazed Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
  • 10 Minute Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
  • Shrimp Creole
  • Shrimp Etouffee
  • Shrimp with Chipotle-Bourbon-Butter Sauce
  • Shrimp and Grits

If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! -- Mike H.

 

Bud and Old Bay Shrimp – Recipe
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Bud and Old Bay Shrimp – Recipe

A simple yet flavorful appetizer recipe of succulent shrimp simmered in beer, butter, and Old Bay seasoning. Time to get cooking!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old bay, recipe, shrimp, spicy, video
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6-8 ounces Budweiser Beer
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning + more for serving
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Fresh chopped herbs for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan to medium heat. Add half the butter and allow to melt.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until it becomes nice and fragrant.
  • Add Bud Beer and Old Bay Seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and stir. Simmer 5-6 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and cook through.
  • Stir in remaining butter, allow to melt through, then squeeze in lemon juice.
  • Pour into a serving bowl and top with extra Old Bay Seasoning, if desired, and fresh herbs.

Video

Notes

Serves 4
Heat Factor: Mild-Medium.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 216kcal   Carbohydrates: 3g   Protein: 23g   Fat: 10g   Saturated Fat: 5g   Cholesterol: 308mg   Sodium: 958mg   Potassium: 124mg   Vitamin A: 315IU   Vitamin C: 5.6mg   Calcium: 191mg   Iron: 3.1mg
Bud and Old Bay Shrimp – Recipe
Did You Enjoy This Recipe?I love hearing how you like it and how you made it your own. Leave a comment below and tag @ChiliPepperMadness on social media.
 

Categories: Appetizers Tags: Chili Pepper Madness, chili pepper recipe, easy/simple/quick recipes, lighter fare and low calorie, mikes favorites, Old Bay, video recipe

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  1. jackson says

    May 29, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    what could substitute for beer??

    REPLY: Jackon, try using a broth instead of beer. -- Mike from Chili Pepper Madness.

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