Ingredients
3/4 cup beer
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp parsley
4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced salt and peppe, r
2 lb large shrimp, in shells
Directions
Combine beer, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and
pepper. Add shrimp, stir and cover. Marinate for 60 minutes. Drain,
reserving marinade. Place shrimp on well-greased broiler rack; broil
for 4 minutes, 4-5 inches from flame. Turn and brush; broil 2-4
minutes more or until bright pink.
From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Beer; Fish; Grilling; Seafood; Shrimp
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