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Beer Marinated Shrimp

23 June, 2015 by Sloane 12 Comments

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Tender shrimp marinated in a mixture of garlic, jalapenos, citrus, and sour beer then grilled until ready. The perfect summer time recipe.

I have a new love! Sour Beers! Yum, I love them. Everywhere we go now, I’m looking for them. Don’t get me wrong, I love a hoppy IPA just as much as the next beer geek, but there is something about that tartness I can’t get enough of. I can also eat an entire container of SweeTARTS in one sitting, so that probably has something to do with it. TBC recently had a Blueberry Berliner Weisse on tap, and it’s all I wanted. I think the bartender was in shock when I didn’t order my usual brown ale.

For those of you wondering what a sour beer is, no it’s not a beer that’s gone bad. It’s a style of beer that has a sour, tart, taste to it. They’re usually acidic with high carbonation. Plus they’re usually low in alcohol, so I can enjoy more and not have a buzz.

For this recipe, I used a Flanders Red Ale. Vichtenaar from Verhaeghe Vichte to be exact. One of the guys at Specialty Beer Cellar recommended it. I originally picked this up with the hopes of making a pie. The oak flavors were a little too savory for a dessert, but worked great as a marinade for my grilled shrimp. I added a few more savory flavors and some citrus to really make them pop.

You can use another style of beer if you’re not a fan of sours or can not find one. IPA, Pale Ale, Wheat, would all work.

Other Beer to Try:

  • Troublesome- Off Color Brewing
  • 2015 La Folie Sour Brown Ale- New Belgium
  • Chapeau Exotic - Brouwerij De Troch
  • Tartare - Bear Republic Brewing Co.

These marinated shrimp would also be great in my Shrimp Fajitas Lettuce Wrap or a Shrimp Ceviche, but you’ll have to wait for that recipe :)

Beer Marinated Shrimp
 
Serves: 4 servings
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Beer
  • 1 Jalapeno- Sliced {More or less depending on your taste}
  • 2 Cloves Garlic- Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 Medium Lime- Zested plus 1 tablespoon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1.5 lbs Shrimp- deveined and peeled
  • Fresh Cilantro- Chopped
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, add all the ingredients but the shrimp. Whisk everything together to fully combine. Place the shrimp in the bowl and stir.
  2. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. You can make these the night before and leave in the refrigerator overnight. The longer the better.
  3. Place wooden skewers in water to soak for an hour prior to grilling.
  4. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Skewer shrimp if desired or cook on a piece of foil on a grill over medium heat.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked and serve with fresh chopped cilantro as garnish.
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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    23 June, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Yummy! Sounds & Looks Great, Love You, Mom

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      24 June, 2015 at 5:53 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Judy says

    2 July, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    I have to admit I don’t know anything about beer, but I do know I like it in marinades and beer batters! :) This shrimp sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      3 July, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      Everything is better marinated in beer :)

      Reply
  3. Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight) says

    2 July, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    What an awesome idea to use beer to marinade shrimp. I haven’t had a sour beer. Cant wait to catch them out.

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      3 July, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      They’re the best!! If you like tart things of course.

      Reply
  4. Julie @ Texan New Yorker says

    2 July, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    Oh those shrimp are so gorgeous!! I love beer marinades on just about anything. My husband is quite the microbrew beer enthusiast (I am not), so I will ask him about where to find sour beers, and if I’ve ever unknowingly tried one! :)

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      3 July, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      I think they’re a great intro beer. They’re low in alcohol and bitterness. Really, they do not taste like beer. If you like tart flavors, you may like them.

      Reply
  5. Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com says

    2 July, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I’ve never marinated shrimp in beer before- tequila, of course, but this looks like a delicious summer grilling idea. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sloane says

      3 July, 2015 at 10:59 AM

      Perfect for summer.

      Reply
  6. Ali from Home & Plate says

    2 July, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I imagine shrimp marinated in beer has to be fantastic. I might have to experiment with a few flavorful beers. Thanks.

    Reply
  7. hooplah says

    4 July, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I MUST try this recipe this weekend! With the holiday our house is already full of beer to experiment with :D

    Reply

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