Saturday, March 08, 2008

Griff's American Beer-Braised Shrimp

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Beer gives seafoods and meats some wonderful layers of flavor. For this recipe, use a hearty American lager.

Ingredients:

1 lb. raw shrimp, thawed and peeled
12 oz. beer (lager)
1/4 cup canola oil
6 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. dry, ground mustard
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat the oil and the minced garlic for about
two minutes over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, and sprinkle
with all of the dry ingredients. Add 1/2 of the beer and cook for 5
minutes. Turn shrimp and add the lemon juice and the rest of the
beer. Cook until meat is firm. Serves 2 to 4.