2 bottles or cans (12 ounces each) beer or 1 quart water
1 tablespoon salt
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic, if desired
1 pound fresh or frozen raw medium (50- to 60-count) shrimp, in shells.
Cocktail Sauce (purchased or see recipe below)
Lemon Butter (below)
In large saucepan, heat beer, salt and garlic to boiling. Add shrimp; heat just to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp are pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; serve shrimp with sauces.
Cocktail Sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Mix all ingredients. Makes 1/3 cup.
Lemon Butter
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Heat all ingredients over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted. Keep warm. Makes 1/2 cup.
"Betty Crocker's Dinner for One or Two"
Thursday, June 15, 2000
