Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Seafood Recipes

Portuguese Garlic & Beer Shrimp (Camarões com Cerveja e Alho)

This delicious Portuguese garlic and beer shrimp recipe (receita de camarões com cerveja e alho) is easy to make.
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Portuguese Garlic & Beer Shrimp (Camarões com Cerveja e Alho)

Preparation time 40 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 50 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings1

Ingredients

12 large shrimp5 cloves of garlic, chopped1 bay leafJuice if 1 lemon1 teaspoon of brown sugar1 tablespoon of butter5 tablespoons of beer1/2 of a chili pepperSalt (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)Coriander (to taste)
12 large shrimp5 cloves of garlic, chopped1 bay leafJuice if 1 lemon1 teaspoon of brown sugar1 tablespoon of butter5 tablespoons of beer1/2 of a chili pepperSalt (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)Coriander (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Season the shrimp with salt, lemon juice, chili pepper and garlic. 
  2. Let it marinade for about 30 minutes (If the shrimp is frozen, let them thaw in this marinade).
  3. Place a drizzle of olive oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the bay leaf and fry the shrimp, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. 
  4. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add the marinade sauce to the skillet together with the beer.
  6. Add the butter and sugar (to remove some of the acidity from the lemon and beer) and let it evaporate a little.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings. 
  8. Drizzle the shrimp with the marinade and sprinkle with coriander before serving.

Recipe & Photo Credit: receitasdeportugal.com

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Sharon Raymod
Sharon Raymod
Making this recipe tonight. Ummmm which is it? Lemon or Lime. Read the recipe directions to see why i'm confused.
3 Years ago, Saturday, April 2, 2022
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Port

Sorry Sharon, it was supposed to be lemon in the directions, i have updated the recipe.

3 Years ago, Saturday, April 2, 2022
Karen DUffy
Karen DUffy
Can not wait to try it
3 Years ago, Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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Joana
Joana
Thank you so much!!! Your recipe is super😋😋😋
3 Years ago, Monday, October 11, 2021
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