Showing posts with label butter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label butter. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Honey Oat Beer Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle beer
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, oats, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Drizzle honey over the dry ingredients, then pour the beer on top. Mix just until blended. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. A knife inserted into the top of the loaf should come out clean.

Makes 12 servings

Thanks to Spearl20

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Beer Pancake

  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup beer
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Pour in the egg, beer and melted butter; stir with a whisk just until blended - a few lumps are okay.
2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface for each pancake. When bubbles appear on top of the pancakes, flip, and cook until browned on the other side.

Thanks to chubbylittletoro

Monday, December 1, 2008

Beer Batter Crepes

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and beer. Gradually whisk in flour. Add the salt and oil, then whisk the batter vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes, so all is thoroughly incorporated. Let the batter sit for 1 hour.
2. Heat a 10 inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush it with butter, and when it's hot but not smoking, pour a scant 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the skillet, and rotate it so the batter covers the bottom of the pan in a thin layer, pouring out any excess batter. Cook the crepe until it is just golden on one side, 1 to 2 minutes, turn it and cook until it is golden on the other side, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate, and keep warm by covering with aluminum foil. Continue until all of the batter is used.

Makes 12 servings

Thanks to Magigue

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Crockpot Beer Spice Cake


  • 2/3 c Butter
  • 1 1/2 c Brown sugar; firmly packed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 1/2 c Flour
  • 1 1/2 ts Baking powder
  • 1/2 ts Baking soda
  • 1/4 ts Salt
  • 1 ts Cinnamon
  • 1 ts Allspice
  • 1 12 oz can beer (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 c Walnuts; chopped
  • 1/2 c Golden raisins

Cream butter and sugar until light. Beat in eggs.
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and
allspice. Add dry ingreds. to creamed mixture alternately
with beer. Mix until blended. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
Turn into well greased and floured 2 qt. pudding mold.
Place in crockery part of pot. Cover top of mold with 4 or
5 layers of paper towels. Place lid LOOSELY on crock pot.

Cook on High allowing 3 1/2 hours for 3 qt. pot and 4
hours for 4 1/2 qt. size. Cool on rack 10 minutes, then
turn out of pan. Serve warm with Hard Sauce or ice cream.

Makes 1 cake.

Thanks to Extra Special Crockery Pot Recipes

Monday, November 24, 2008

Beer Burgers With Beer Braised Onions

Beer Braised Onions
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Burgers
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons beer
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices cheese (your choice)


1 Onions: melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup beer, sugar, and salt. Cook until all the beer has been absorbed by the onions and they begin to brown slightly, about 18 minutes. Add the remaining 1/4 cup beer and bring to a simmer. Keep onions warm.

2 Burgers: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chuck, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Gently form into 4 patties, handling as little as possible so as not to make the burgers tough.

3 Grill burgers to your desired degree of doneness.

4 Toast buns on the grill.

5 Serve burgers on the toasted buns topped with the cheese, beer braised onions and ketchup.

Serves 4

Thanks to Lvs2Cook

Friday, November 21, 2008

One-Pot Clambake

  • 2 pounds small new potatoes
  • 8 ounces Spanish chorizo or kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 12-ounce bottle lager beer
  • 4 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 8 ears corn, cut into thirds
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, shells on
  • 4 dozen littleneck clams, scrubbed
  • 2 baguettes, warmed
  • 2 sticks butter, melted
Heat grill to high.

In an 11-quart stockpot, combine the potatoes, chorizo, onion, beer, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add just enough water to cover the potatoes. Add the corn, shrimp, and clams in layers.

Cover the pot. Cook on grill until the clams open, the shrimp are opaque, and the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. (Or cook on the stove over medium-high heat.)

Transfer to a large platter and serve with the bread and butter.

Tip: Yep, clambakes are messy -- especially with all that melted butter. Make yours a little tidier by giving each guest a small bowl of butter, poured from a pitcher. After the meal, pass each guest a bowl filled with water and lemon slices to rinse off sticky fingers.
Nutritional Information

Makes 8 servings

Thanks to Kate Merker, Real Simple, AUGUST 2008

Monday, October 15, 2007

Bratwurst in Beer

  • Beer – 1 can of your favorite
  • Water – 1 ½ cups
  • Onion (yellow) – 2 medium chopped
  • Bratwurst – 2 pounds
  • Salt – ¼ teaspoon
  • Pepper (black) – ¼ teaspoon
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons
  • Flour – 2 tablespoons
  • Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
  • Sugar – 1 tablespoon
  • Parsley – just enough to garnish
1. Preheat the grill for medium high heat. (A gas grill with a side burner is recommended for this recipe. But if you need to use the stovetop in the house it will work just fine as well.)

2. Combine the beer, water, onion, bratwurst, salt and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat on the side burner.

3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered for 10 minutes.

4. Remove the bratwurst from the beer mixture and place the bratwurst on the grill turning them frequently to brown them all over. (The brats are done when an instant read thermometer reads 165 degrees.)

5. Remove the beer mixture from the heat and reserve for a reappearance later on for this dish.

6. Meanwhile, place a large sauté pan on the side burner over medium heat. Melt the butter and stir in the flour, cooking for about 6 minutes to make a light brown roux.

7. Then stir in the vinegar, sugar and the remaining beer mixture.

8. Season with salt and pepper and bring the mixture to a boil.

9. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, which is about 10 to 15 minutes.

10. Slice the brats into 1-inch pieces and add to the sauce. Cook for 5 more minutes.

11. Garnish with parsley and you are done.

Thanks to Eat This! Cooking

Monday, May 7, 2007

Cheddar and Beer Soup with Tempura Broccoli Florets

  • 4 ounces butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup minced onions
  • 1/4 cup minced celery
  • Salt
  • Cayenne
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle light beer
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated
  • Dash hot red pepper sauce
  • Tempura Broccoli Florets, recipe follows
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Tempura Broccoli Florets:
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup seltzer water
  • 8 fresh broccoli florets, blanched
  • Salt and cayenne

1. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes to make a blond roux. Add the onions and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 minutes or until the vegetables are wilted.
2. Stir in the beer and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Stir in the milk and cheese. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and hot sauce.
3. Reduce the heat and keep warm. To serve, ladle the soup into each bowl. Garnish with the Tempura Florets and parsley.

Tempura Broccoli Florets:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, egg, and seltzer water. Mix well to make a smooth batter. Season with salt and cayenne. Dip each floret into the batter, shaking off any excess. Carefully add the battered broccoli to the oil and fry until crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.

Serves 8

Thanks to Tarah

Friday, April 20, 2007

Bacon and Cheddar Beer Bread

  • 3 cups sifted White Lily self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 envelopes Goya ham flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated sharp Cheddar
  • 1/2 cup cooked real bacon pieces
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer

In food processor fitted with the chopping blade, first 4 ingredients Add butter. Process in pulses until it resembles meal. Stir in cheese and bacon. Package airtight and store in the refrigerator. Give along with a bottle of beer and baking instructions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-inch bread pan. Empty contents of package into a mixing bowl. Make a well in center of ingredients. Pour beer into well. Stir by hand just until ingredients are blended. Spread batter evenly in bread pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from
oven and place on cooling rack for 5 minutes. Remove bread from pan. Bread slices cleaner and neater if allowed to cool before slicing. Makes 1 loaf.

Thanks to Peggy at Cajun Cooking Recipes

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Kraut Burgers (Runzas)

  • 1 pound fresh ground meat [turkey or ground beef chuck] *
  • 1 small white onion [chopped]
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • Black Pepper
  • 1/2 head of green cabbage [coarsely chopped]
  • 1 lb. frozen bread dough [thawed]
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

  • 350 degrees oven temperature
  • two cookie sheets [greased or sprayed with non-stick PAM]

First, you brown your meat and chopped onion. I used ground turkey. [*my grandmother and mother used leftover shaved beef roast] Once the ground meat is browned thoroughly, I add one half cup of beer! [The alcohol cooks out of it, and gives a really 'special' flavor!

Add chopped cabbage and 1/2 cup beer

Add black pepper and stir to coat meat, cabbage and onion

Reduce heat, and cover....allowing mixture to cook more thoroughly and cabbage and onion to become soft, translucent--

When cabbage is limp, then remove from heat to cool.

In the meantime, divide the 1 lb bread loaf [thawed] into eight 'biscuit' sized balls

...with your hands, flatten each 'biscuit' to about 4 inches in diameter. Add about 1/2 cup of meat [USING A SLOTTED SPOON SO JUICES CAN DRAIN], onion and cabbage mixture and fold dough over the mixture. Pinch dough to secure tightly.
[Note: if your mixture is too hot, the dough will split from the heat and make it very difficult to fold without breaking open!]

Place your meat pockets -- the runzas on the prepared cookie sheets, allowing room for rising, cooking dough--- Bake until nicely browned. Baste finished runza [kraut burgers] with melted butter...giving them a beautiful finish.

Serve hot! I love 'em with yellow mustard dipping sauce. Dill pickle slices.

Thanks to Hootin' Anni

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Spring Shepard’s Pie with Tempeh, Asparagus, Sweet Peas and Beer

  • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • splash of milk/cream/soymilk
  • 3 Tbsp butter/margarine
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese, completely optional
  • 1 8oz block tempeh cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 bottle of beer*
  • (2) veggie bullion cubes
  • olive oil
  • 3 leeks, well washed and sliced
  • 1 bunch of asparagus, sliced diagonally into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 cups frozen sweet peas
  • 1 bag fresh spinach
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp parsley flakes, optional
  • salt and pepper

*try a nice flavorful ale or wheat beer. I think it would work less well with a dark stout or porter or anything too light like a lager, but it’s casserole and your call.

Start by making your mash potatoes. Make them whatever way you like them but in case you don’t have a favorite way, here’s an easy one: throw your potato chunks into boiling salted water and cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until they are soft through the middle.
Drain the potatoes well and add the milk, butter, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or electric beaters. Right before the potatoes go on to top the casserole, stir in 1/2 the cheese if you’re using it.

While your potatoes are cooking, start simmering the tempeh. Heat the bottle of beer in a small saucepan until almost simmering. Add the tempeh and 2 bullion cubes. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes or until there is a cup or so of beer left unabsorbed.

In a large skillet/wok, quickly sauté the leek until wilted and then add the asparagus for about 2 minutes, or until just starting to heat. Add the bag of spinach and cook, stirring well from the bottom, until wilted. Add the tempeh and simmering liquid, lemon zest, parsley flakes and taste to adjust salt/pepper levels. Stir in frozen peas.

Dump out the veggies and tempeh into a greased 9″ x 13″ casserole. Cover the casserole with a layer of mashed potatoes - plop spoonfuls down all around the casserole and spread. Brush the mash potatoes with a thin coat of olive oil and top with the other 1/2 of grated cheese. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is starting to get golden and you see a little bubbling around the side.

Thanks to vanessipes.com

Monday, April 16, 2007

Raisin Beer Sauce

Combine in a saucepan:
1/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt

Stir in:
1 cup beer
1/4 cup raisins, cut in halves

Put in a cheesecloth bag and hang it in the cooking sauce from the edge of the pan:
8 whole cloves
1 two-inch stick cinnamon

Cook and stir for about 10 minutes. Add:
1 tablespoon butter

Remove the spices. Serve the sauce very hot. Good with hot or cold ham or smoked tongue.

Yield: About 1-1/2 cups

Thanks to CrazyBone

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Beer-braised Chicken Stew with Fava Beans and Peas

  • 2 tablespoons anise seeds
  • 4 garlic cloves, coarsley chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (I omitted this as those are expensive, and it still tastes and smells good)
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure olive oil
  • 8 skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt
  • 1 cup shelled fava beans
  • 1/2 cup fresh peas
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 pound button mushrooms halved
  • 8 scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 thyme sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • One 12-ounce bottle belgian beer
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream.
  • 1/4 cup coarsley chopped flat parsley.

In a small skillet, toast the anise seeds over moderate heat, shaking the skillet until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let the seeds cool slightly, and then crush with the side of a knife.

In a mini food processor, combine the seeds, garlic, saffron (if using), paprika, anc cayenne. Add the lemon juice and puree. Transfer to a large, shallow bowl and stir in 1/2 cup olive oil.. Ad dthe chicken thighs and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

While the chicken is marinating, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add salt and the fava beans, and cook for one minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fava beans to a small bowl and cool slightly. Add the peas to the boiling water and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the peas. Peel the fava beans and add to the peas.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, scraping off the excess. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper and cook over moderatley high heat, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes.

Wipe out the casserole, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the mushrooms, sliced scallions, and cook over moderate heat sirring occasionally, until any liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms, and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Slowly stir in the beer, and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the casserole.

Return the chicken thighs to the casserole and season wth salt and black pepper. Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes. Add the cream, fava beans, and peas, increase the heat to moderate, and cook uncovered until the sauce has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Beer Cheese Soup, Ghetto Gourmet Style

312 Beer Cheese Soup w/ Brie, Chorizo and Manchego
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 fennel bulbs, chopped
  • 2 cups of thinly sliced celery
  • 6 pack of 312 Beer (2 bottles for the soup and the other 4 for you!)
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of ground coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons of crushed red pepper
  • 4 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 pound of cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 pound of brie cheese, sliced (leave the rind on)
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 8 cups water or stock
  • Mexican-style chorizo, cooked and drained very well (or Soyrizo)
  • Shredded manchego cheese
Heat oil and butter in a large stock pot. Add the onion, celery, fennel, cumin, coriander and crushed red pepper. Sautee on medium heat and stir frequently until everything is caramelized, which should take about 10-15 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 2 more minutes while stirring constantly. Add the beer! Stir and scrape the bottom of the stockpot to deglaze the pan (all that stuck-on stuff is really flavorful and you want in the soup, not stuck to the pan). Add the water/stock and bring everything to a light boil. Add the cheddar and brie cheese and stir to combine. Lower the heat to a low simmer and cover the pot. Cook the soup for one to two hours on low heat and stir occasionally to blend the melted cheese into the broth.

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with a bit of chorizo and shredded manchego cheese.

Thanks to Gaper's Block

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Golden Ale Flapjacks

How about beer for breakfast? Adding a Golden Ale to pan cakes creates a light fluffy texture. The ingredients are as follows:
  • 1 1/2 cup sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 egg · 2/3 cup Devil Mt. Golden Ale
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
First mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Next add the milk, beer and eggs. Using a mixer at medium speed beat the batter until it has light, frothy cream consistency. Add the melted butter last. Cook over medium heat in a lightly greased pan or hot griddle. Makes 18 average sized pancakes.

Thanks to Mitch

Friday, April 6, 2007

BBQ Shrimp Pie

  • 4 4-5 inch tart shells
  • Sweet Potato Filling: 2 lb. sweet potatoes (roasted and peeled)
  • 2 oranges (zested and juiced)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • 16 jumbo shrimp-about 2 lbs-(peeled in center, leave head and tail intact)
  • 2 tsp. seafood seasoning
  • 1 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 tbsp.finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 4-6 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 cup of beer
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup of seafood stock

Brown small amount of butter in skillet, add pepper, rosemary, and shrimp. Add seasoning and garlic, saute over high heat until shrimp are pink. Add Worcestershire, beer and stock. Bring to a boil and allow liquid to reduce. Finish sauce by emulsifying butter into it.

To serve: Fill tart shells with warm sweet potato mixture, arrange shrimp on top and then pour sauce over and around the pie. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Serves 4

Thanks to Sarah's Kitchen

Monday, April 2, 2007

Famous Beer Bread

  • 12 cups (or 4) Gold Medal self-rising flour
  • 1 cup (or 1/3) granulated sugar
  • 72 ounces (or 24) beer
  • 1/2 cup (or 1/6) melted butter

Combine dry ingredients. Add beer to the consistency of a thick batter. Spray four bread pans (10x5x3) with non-stick pan coating. Fill bread pans three-quarters full. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick. Remove from pans, brush lightly with butter. Let cool and wrap.

Thanks to Mary Ellen Psaltis

Monday, March 26, 2007

Beer & Brown Sugar Cookies

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups room temperature beer
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream together the butter or margarine and the brown sugar. Cut in flour, baking soda and spice. Blend in beer slowly to form a soft dough.

Drop by teaspoonfuls and top with a walnut piece.

Bake 12-15 minutes at a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven until lightly brown. Cool one minute on cookie sheet and remove to wire rack.

Thanks to Tina

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Moules Frites, Belgian Style

  • 6 dozen mussels, cleaned washed and debearded
  • 2 pieces thick center cut bacon, chopped
  • 3 fresh leeks, washed and sliced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1-2 T. butter
  • 1 1/2 T. dijon mustard
  • 3/4 pint Belgian beer (I use a high-quality Trappist ale, not something too bitter)
  • 1/4 c. cream

Put a very large heavy-bottomed pot with a tight lid on the stovetop, and bring up the heat to medium. Fry the bacon until a light golden brown, but not crispy or dark, you just want to make sure to cook it through. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Discard the extra grease.

Saute the leeks and shallots with the butter, use only enough to keep it from burning in the pan. When the shallots are transluscent, add the dijon mustard and stir to incoporate. Add the bacon back to the pan and stir again.

Pour in the beer and reduce heat to medium-low. Bring the broth up to a good simmer but not near boiling.

Gently add the mussels with a wire skimmer into the broth. Put the lid on tightly and let the mussels steam until their shells open up, about 2-3 minutes. Do not cook them longer, once the shells are fully open they are ready. Turn off the heat of your burner. Use the skimmer and fetch the mussels from the broth, dividing evenly into four bowls.

Add the cream to the broth and stir quickly to incorporate, the broth should still be very hot. Ladle the broth over the mussels.

Serve with frites, hearty and crusty bread and a delicious Belgian beer to keep with the theme. Enjoy!

Thanks to Scrumptious Street

Monday, March 19, 2007

Barbecue Beer Shrimp

  • 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on if you want) (1-1 1/2 lbs)
  • 2 TB Creole/cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 TB finely chopped rosemary
  • 1/2 cup amber beer
  • 6 TB hot sauce
  • 6 TB worcestershire suace
  • 5 TB fresh lemon juice
  • 12 TB butter
  • Crusty Bread!

Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Meanwhile, put the shrimp and cajun seasoning into a bowl; toss to coat. Set aside.

Add oil and garlic to skillet and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add rosemary and cook for 2-3 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, flipping once, until it starts to turn pink, about 30 seconds.

Transfer shrimp to a large plate; set aside. Add beer, hot sauce, worcestershire and lemon juice in skillet; stir well. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 7-8 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat; whisk butter a few pieces at a time (sauce will start to thicken). Return shrimp to skillet; toss to coat. Return skillet to medium heat and cook until shrimp are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Transfer shrimp and sauce to plates. Serve with chunks of crusty bread for dipping!

Serves 4.

Thanks to ScottE