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Boiled Shrimp for Beer
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Boiled Shrimp for Beer

20 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

For this recipe, any small shrimp with heads and shells will work, including boiled and frozen ones. Everything is prepared simply and quickly, and the appetizer turns out very tasty both hot and cold.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare the ingredients. Rinse the shrimp and herbs under running water.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Pour water into a small saucepan, add salt and peppercorns, a bay leaf, and dry dill heads. Bring to a boil. The water will be very salty, but the shrimp will not be oversalted after cooking.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Place the fresh herbs in a pot and simmer for about a minute.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Add the shrimp to the pot. Small fresh shrimp take 1 to 1½ minutes to cook; if you are using frozen cooked shrimp, simply bring them to a boil, skim off the foam, and turn off the heat.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Leave the shrimp in the brine for 15-20 minutes, then use a fork to remove the herbs and dried dill.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Drain the cooked shrimp in a colander and let them drain completely.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Boiled shrimp for beer are ready! Before serving, drizzle them with lemon juice.