Thaw 2 pounds frozen shrimp. (Peel and devein it if you want.) Put a foil-lined baking sheet in the oven and turn on the broiler. Make the butter sauce. Place the shrimp in a single layer on the baking sheet, pour the butter sauce over, broil 4 minutes.
Course dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
2pounds16/20 ShrimpThawed, shell on or off - it does not matter.
1 1/2tspKosher Salt
1/2tspFreshly ground pepperUse a mortar and pestle if you have it. It really is better than a pepper grinder.
For the Beer/Butter Sauce
1bottleof whatever beer you have on hand
1/2 - 1stickbutter
1wholelime, juiced and zestedIn a pinch you can use 2 T of frozen lime juice concentrate
2tspcumin seeds
2tspdried Harissa mixAvailable online or specialty spice stores
1tspcrushed red pepper flakes
2 clovesgarlic, minced
Instructions
Thaw the shrimp if frozen. Use the directions on the back of the bag or fill your sink with cold water, place a colander in the sink and put the shrimp in the colander. It will take 10 - 20 minutes.
Adjust top oven rack so it is 2 rungs down from the top. Line a baking sheet or 2 half sheets with foil and place in the oven. Turn the oven on to heat at 400, then midway through the prep turn the oven to broil. The intent here is to heat the baking sheets so the shrimp cook on the bottom as well as the top.
Pour the beer into a saucepan, turn the heat to medium high and begin to reduce the beer by half.
Peel and devein the shrimp during this time. Put the shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
When the beer is reduced, add the butter and let it melt. Remove from heat and stir in the lime, spices, and minced garlic. If you have any fresh herbs, throw some of those in, too.
Let the sauce cool just a few minutes then pour it over the shrimp. Stir.
Remove foil-lined baking sheet from the oven, and place shrimp in a single layer. Pour sauce over the shrimp. Broil 4 minutes. Set a timer and make sure the rest of your meal is ready before broiling the shrimp.
Notes
This meal just needs bread and a green salad or a simple veggie.