Description:

shrimp served in a bamboo steamer

Source:

Vicky Bryant

Serves/Makes:2

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). large shrimp
• 1 bunch spring onions, roots cut off but left whole
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole black peppercorns
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 fresh limes, cut in half
• 1 12 oz (336 grm). bottle beer (Heineken or equivalent)
• 3 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Old Bay seasoning

Preparation

• Place all but shrimp in a pot of water/beer (pot big enough to allow shrimp to roll around during the boil).
• Be sure and squeeze limes into water then toss them in pot.
• Allow water/beer to come to a boil.
• Add shrimp.
• Cook just until shrimp turns pink and comes to the top (about 2 minutes).
• Remove everything with a large strainer.
• Place in bamboo steamer and serve.

Comments

I know you asked for steamed shrimp but I think the shrimp has a better flavor when actually cooked in the liquid. I then remove everything and serve in a bamboo steamer. Makes a fun and nice presentation.

Cocktail sauce - ketchup, lime juice, horseradish, Worchestershire - mix according to taste.