Perfect Drunken Shrimp Recipes

Drunken Shrimp. Original recipe was from the Food Network courtesy of Emeril. Changed the recipe a bit to fit our tastebuds and let me just say, this is a terrific way to make shrimp. Drunken shrimp is a popular dish in parts of China based on freshwater shrimp that are sometimes eaten cooked or raw.

For example, the shrimp are sometimes soaked in alcohol and then cooked in boiling water rather than served live, and in other recipes cooked shrimp are. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat the oil over high heat. This Spicy Drunken Shrimp is simmered in the most addicting sauce made from beer, butter and hot sauce! You can cook Drunken Shrimp using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Drunken Shrimp

1. It's 1 lb. of cooked shrimp (cleaned).
2. It's 1 TBS. of Creole or Cajun seasoning.
3. You need 1 of shallot, minced.
4. You need 1/2 stick of butter (4 TBS.).
5. It's 2 TBS. of bourbon.
6. It's 1 TBS. of cooking sherry.
7. You need 1/2 cup of beef broth.
8. You need 1 cup of heavy cream.
9. You need 2 tsp. of Tarragon.
10. It's to taste of Salt and pepper.
11. You need Loaf of crusty bread (warmed, if desired).

Make sure to grab a ton of bread for dipping! If you love shrimp recipes as much as we do, you should also check out this Crispy Baked Shrimp Scampi Recipe and this Quick Shrimp Stir Fry! Show this code at the store: This is a warm peel-and-eat shrimp recipe that I tried to duplicate from a little bar-and-grill in Deland, Florida. The shrimp are boiled in a spicy beer and thyme broth and served hot in a beer mug.

Drunken Shrimp instructions

1. Season shrimp with the Creole or Cajun seasoning and set aside..
2. In a frying pan over med-hi heat, sautee shallots in butter until softened..
3. Stir in bourbon, until warmed. Add heavy cream. Stir until thickened..
4. Add in the tarragon, salt and pepper. Stir until all combined..
5. Add in the beef broth and sherry and stir until heated through..
6. Add in shrimp until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes..
7. Remove to bowl and serve with warm crusty bread..

While traveling in Suzhou, China, the Foodbeast squad had the opportunity to try the nation's live 'drunken shrimp' dish for the very first time. Add all ingredients, except shrimp and garnishes to a large saucepan on high heat. Allow to cool and then grind in a spice grinder. Heat up a grill, grill pan or flat top. Place shrimp on a medium baking sheet and toss with oil.