Beer Boiled Peel & Eat Shrimp

Directions

1. 1
   To a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beer, water, and Old Bay seasoning and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Add the shrimp, cover, and cook for 2-5 minutes or until the shrimp have just barely turned pink. (Helpful hint: Although the liquid may not return to a boil after the cold shrimp are added, cooking time starts as soon as they are added to the pot.) Stir 2 or 3 times for even cooking. To produce the most tender shrimp, remove the pot from the heat when the shrimp are just short of done (they’ve just turned pink and you see no patches of gray), as the carryover heat will continue to cook them.
3. 3
   Drain the shrimp.
4. 4
   Sprinkle the drained shrimp with more Old Bay seasoning to taste and serve with lemon or lime wedges, cocktail sauce, and/or melted butter. The shrimp may also be refrigerated and served cold.