Portuguese Shrimp with Beer Recipe & Garlic Butter Sauce
Master this authentic Portuguese shrimp with beer recipe, a staple of coastal Iberian soul food. By simmering fresh seafood in a rich garlic butter sauce and crisp lager, you create a complex, savory glaze that's perfect for dipping crusty bread. This easy shrimp appetizer balances zesty lemon and heat, ensuring a restaurant-quality experience at home in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Directions
- Season the shrimp with salt, lemon juice, chili pepper and garlic.
- Let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Drizzle some olive oil (to taste) in a nonstick frying pan, add the bay leaf and fry the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, once done, remove and set aside.
- Add the marinade sauce to the frying pan along with the beer.
- Add the butter and sugar and let it evaporate a little.
- Check and adjust salt to your liking.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with the coriander leaves at the time of serving.
Adapted from a Recipe by: Katy, Receitas de Portugal
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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