Shrimp Poached With Beer, Old Bay And Lemon

• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 lemons, halved
• 3 bay leaves
• fresh thyme sprig
• 1 head garlic, split horizontally
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 lbs large shrimp, uncooked, with shells and tails
• lemon wedge, for serving

1. Fill a large pot with about 2 qts. water.
2. Crack open the beer and pour it in the pot.
3. Add salt and squeeze in lemon juice; toss the halves in, too.
4. Add herbs, garlic and Old Bay.
5. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the water with the aromatics.
6. Now reduce heat to medium-low and put shrimp in the mixture.
7. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are bright pink.
8. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
9. Chill thoroughly, then peel.
10. Serve with lemon wedges and coctail sauce.
11. NOTE: I used peeled, uncooked shrimp for this and it turned out just fine.
12. Cocktail Sauce:
13. Mix 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup grated fresh or prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and a few drops of hot pepper sauce.

kosher salt, lemons, bay leaves, thyme, garlic, bay seasoning, shrimp, lemon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-poached-with-beer-old-bay-and-lemon-164802 (may not work)