Drunken Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 quart water
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 6 new potatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tablespoon white peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon red peppercorns
• 3 (16 ounce) bottles beer
• salt and black pepper
• louisiana hot sauce
• 6 ears corn
• 36 head-on shrimp

Directions

1. 1

   In a large roasting pan, combine water, lemon, carrots, bell pepper, potatoes, garlic, onion and peppercorns. Pour beer in slowly to avoid undesirable foam and overflow.

2. 2

   Add salt, pepper and hot sauce. Place pan on stove, cover and bring mixture to a rolling boil.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to simmer, and steam vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.

4. 4

   Add corn and cook 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add shrimp, stir and cook for 3 minutes or until pink and curled. Do not overcook. Remove from heat, cover and steep in beer marinade for an additional 5 to 7 minutes. Do not remove cover.