Maryland Steamed Shrimp Recipes

STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket into a heavy saucepan and pour in enough water, so the steamer basket sits just on top of the water without touching it. Remove steamer basket and bring water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp with a sharp paring knife, carefully running the knife 1 inch down the bottom of the shrimp without cutting all the way through. Press shrimp open.
• Set shrimp into the steamer basket and sprinkle with salt. Set steamer basket over the boiling water (shrimp should not touch the water).
• Steam shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, carefully moving shrimp around using tongues so they cook evenly, about 5 minutes.
• Serve immediately or chill for later use.

MARYLAND STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot pour in the beer, vinegar, salt, and lemon (sliced in half) and bring to a rapid boil.
• Place a steamer rack in the bottom of the pot and cover with a layer of shrimp.
• Sprinkle the Old Bay Seasoning over the layer and repeat until all of the shrimp are in the pot.
• Cover tightly and let steam for 10 minutes until all of the shrimp have turned a bright red.
• Remove the shrimp and allow to cool slightly.

STEAMED SHRIMP MARYLAND STYLE

Steps:

• 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.