Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp
Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp brings briny sweetness and gentle heat together in a bright, lemony broth. The beer-infused simmer keeps the shrimp tender and juicy, with classic Chesapeake seasoning shining through. Serve this as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a quick dinner with crusty bread and cocktail sauce.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot or saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the beer, seafood seasoning, and salt; squeeze in the juice from the lemon halves and add the rinds. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and boil for 10 minutes.
- 2
Add the shrimp to the boiling liquid, cover the pot, and take it off the heat. When the shells are bright pink and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes, transfer the shrimp to serving bowls.
- Calories 228.26 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 22.34 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 2.43 g 1%
- Total Fat 1.01 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.31 mg High 49%
- Sodium 452.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Dietary Fiber 0.69 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 361.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 2.72 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.74 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Old Bay Beer Poached Shrimp is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Large Shrimp, Lemon, and Salt. Each serving provides about 228.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Large Shrimp, Lemon, Salt, Seafood Seasoning. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp healthy?
- Old Bay Beer-Poached Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 228.26 calories and 22.34 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 452.54 mg (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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