Beer Shrimp Boil

Boiled shrimp is a favorite meal of the Cajuns. Here is a different way to “ball” shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red pepper cayenne
  • 1/2 pint vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cans beer
  • 1 - 4 pounds shrimp in the shell
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh horseradish (more or less)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup catsup

Directions

Step 1

In a boiling pot, mix the first six ingredients and add the chilled shrimp still in the shell. Boil covered for 15 minutes. Remove, cool, peel and dip in sauce



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