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OLD BAY STEAMED SHRIMP – THE FOOD HUSSY – Instructions. In a medium saucepan mix vinegar, water and OLD BAY. Bring to boil on medium heat. Gently stir in shrimp and cover. Steam 2 to 3 minutes – flipping after 1 min. Steam just until shrimp turn pink. Drain well. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce. From thefoodhussy.com

What is the best way to cook Maryland shrimp?

Old Bay Butter⠀ –

6 tbsp salted butter melted ⠀ 2 tsp old bay⠀ Pinch of salt optional

In a steaming pot pour and whisk together the water, vinegar, Sherry, old bay, and kosher salt. Bring the pot to boil over medium heat. ⠀ To a steamer basket placed over the boiling liquid, evenly layer 1/2 the onion shrimp. Sprinkle the old bay over the shrimp. (I use 2 tbsp per batch; this amount of shrimp will take 2 batches.)⠀ Cover and steam the shrimp over constant medium heat for 6-8 more minutes. The shrimp will be pink and begin to tighten slightly. Remove the basket from the heat immediately to avoid overcooking. ⠀

What is Maryland style steamed shrimp?

Maryland Style Steamed Shrimp 5.5K Views Today, we’re making Maryland Style Steamed Shrimp! Steamed shrimp is as much of a way of life here in Maryland as our steamed crabs are. And, they are so darn simple to make. We need 4 ingredients, a large pot, a steamer basket, and 10 mins to make succulent, super flavorful, absolutely delicious shrimp.

1. So, let’s get to it! Let’s talk shrimp.
2. Though you really could do this with any sized shrimp, I like to make this with either an extra large or a jumbo sized shrimp.
3. We want raw shrimp that still has the shell on, because the shell helps the shrimp stay nice and juicy on the inside while it cooks.
4. You could even use frozen shrimp that’s been thawed.

Actually, that’s oftentimes what I’ll do. Take the shrimp straight from the freezer, let it sit in a bowl of cold water for 10-15 mins, drain it, and it’s ready to go. Easy breezy. Before we toss our shrimp into a steamer basket, we’re going to line the bottom of the basket with some sliced onion.

1. The onion is kind of multi-purpose here.
2. It helps to infuse extra flavor into the shrimp while it’s steaming.
3. But, the shrimp and Old Bay help to infuse flavor into the onions too.
4. Many people like to serve the onions with their shrimp for extra snacking, but just as many discard the onion after cooking.

It’s totally up to you! You technically could even skip the onions all together, and the shrimp will still be perfectly yummy. But, why? Onions are one of those things that most people have on hand at all times anyway, so let them do their work. To create a delicious steaming liquid for our shrimp, we’re going to add some water and some light beer to the bottom of a large stock pot, and bring it to a boil.

• To be totally authentic, use a local Maryland beer like Natty Boh or Guinness Blonde (my fav).
• If you don’t those options available to you, any light lager or ale will work.
• You can slightly taste the aroma of the beer in the shrimp, so we definitely don’t want to use a darker beer or a stout.
• It’ll get too bitter.

However on the flip side, you could skip the beer all together if you prefer. Apple cider vinegar is a perfectly acceptable substitute for this recipe. We’ll just adjust the water to vinegar ratio a smidge. Once the liquid is boiling, we’ll add our steamer basket loaded with onion and shrimp right to the pot.

• Then, we’ll coat the shrimp in a generous sprinkling of Old Bay.
• The lid goes on the pot.
• And, the shrimp only need about 5-6 minutes to becoming absolutely perfect.
• You’ll know they’re finished when they’re beautifully pink and opaque with a slight curl to them.
• Or, you can always check the internal temperature to make sure it hits 145 degrees.

When it’s time to serve, you can leave them right in the basket for ambiance or transfer them to a serving dish. Serve them alongside with some lemon, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and or butter; and you have a delicious appetizer right at your fingertips.

1. Just peel off that outer shell, and enjoy.
2. OR, you could always peel the shrimp, chill them, and serve them in a shrimp cocktail.
3. OR, you could peel the shrimp, chop them up, and make a delicious shrimp salad.
4. OR, you really could substitute this shrimp in any recipe that calls for cooked or Old Bay shrimp.

ORI could go on all day! The texture of steamed shrimp really can’t be beat. It’s the cooking method that leaves them the plumpest and juiciest in my opinion. Plus, there’s a nice kick from the Old Bay infusion that steeps through the shell along with a light fragrance that you taste thanks to the beer and onion.

What do you put in your shrimp boil?

Steamed Shrimp Maryland style

5. Steamed Shrimp Maryland style

• raw shrimp with shells. i use mediums.
• small onion, cut up into bite size pieces.
• beer. you can use real beer or fake beer. i use fake beer.
• rice steamer or a steamer insert that goes in a pot.

• 1 1 pound of raw shrimp. rinse them in a colander. Shake off excess water.
• 2 Add 1 can of beer to the steamer in place of the water. If you are using a pot, pour the beer in the pot then add the steamer piece. Add shrimp in the basket of the steamer or steamer piece.
• 3 Add cut up Onion and 1/2 cup of Old bay Seasoning to the shrimp. stir and coat well. Cover tight with a lid. If you are cooking stove top. cook on medium. Cook until shrimp is pink. When it is done, serve hot with cocktail sauce. YUM You can also add corn on the cob. (1/2 pieces) If you use larger shrimp, cooking time may vary. Always start off with thawed shrimp. It cooks evenly. Left over shrimp can be used to make great shrimp pasta salad.
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: Steamed Shrimp Maryland style

What can I use instead of a steaming basket for shrimp?

Old Bay Butter recipe – Whisk together the melted butter, Old Bay, and a pinch of salt. Serve it as a dipping option for the shrimp along with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Irving S. Martin