Foolproof Steamed Shrimp with Old Bay and LemonChive - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 900 g (2 lbs) Large Shrimp (16/20 count preferred), raw, shell-on, deveined
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) Old Bay-Style Seasoning Blend
• 1 Large Lemon, sliced
• 500 ml (2 cups) Water
• 250 ml (1 cup) Light Lager or Pilsner Beer (optional)
• 4 Fresh Bay Leaves
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Whole Black Peppercorns
• 115 g (8 Tbsp / 1 stick) Unsalted Butter
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Lemon Zest (from half a lemon)
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Fresh Chives, finely snipped
• Pinch Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper