Drunken Sailors
Set sail for bold, briny flavors with "Drunken Sailors," a quick and easy shrimp dish that combines tender, succulent shrimp with a rich garlic butter beer sauce. Featuring smoked paprika, a hint of red pepper heat, and a splash of your favorite lager or pale ale, this recipe is a vibrant fusion of smoky, savory, and tangy notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, this 25-minute crowd-pleaser is served with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the irresistible sauce. Garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, "Drunken Sailors" delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Beer (lager or pale ale)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 loaf Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Sprinkle the smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and shallots.
Slowly pour in the beer and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes, letting the alcohol cook off while the flavors meld together.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip the shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the shrimp. Pair with crusty bread to mop up the delicious garlic butter beer sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 245 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 883 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 482 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
