Shrimp in beer

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Bottles beer
3Leeks chopped
2Onions, chopped
3Sprigs parsley
1Stalk celery
1Bay leaf
6tablespoonsButter
3tablespoonsFlour
2poundsShrimp salt and pepper

Directions

Simmer beer with leeks, onions, parsley, bay leaf and celery 15 minutes. Strain out vegetables. Melt butter; blend in flour. Add beer slowly, stirring constantly over low heat until thickened. Add shrimp; simmer 5 minutes until fish turns pink; season to taste with salt and pepper.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994