Have you heard of vacation brain?
I haven’t either, but I’m pretty sure it exists. Because I haven’t been able to concentrate enough to get it together to post to the blog this week.
I blame it on a relaxing and much needed vacation. But I woke up today rejuv’ed and ready to write! 🙂
And, I’m bringing with me one of the easiest, quickest, fastest appetizers ever. Only 5 ingredients!!!
I’ve mentioned before how much I lllooovvveee experiment nights. All my creative culinary juices get going and I never quite know what’s going to come out of the kitchen. But typically, it’s very, very tasty. 🙂
And you know how much I love apps! A serving for two is perfect for sharing. You can make (or order!) lots of the things on the menu and try many new and exciting things!
This recipe combines dark beer with your favorite barbeque sauce with jalapenos and garlic (and shrimp!!!) to create a rich, buttery sauce with a spicy BBQ flavor. When served with slices of soft chewy bread for dipping – it is the perfect appetizer for 2. It really is fabulous and gives a great belly heat when using a spicy BBQ sauce. Don’t like spice? That’s OK too! It tastes fabulous with a sweet BBQ sauce also!
Enjoy!
Spicy BBQ Beer Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup barbeque sauce recommend hot & spicy
- 1/4 cup dark beer I used Alaskan Amber
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons jalapenos finely chopped, seeds, but whites removed
- 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
Instructions
- Mix the first four ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Add shrimp and allow to marinate 30 minutes.
- Saute on medium-high until shrimp are opaque and cooked through. (*Be sure to bring sauce to a rolling boil before serving.)
- Place in a serving dish and serve with sliced, soft, chewy bread for dipping!
Notes
Vera Ward says
Wow only 5 ingredients – ok – its going onto my Easter’s Dinner Menu! Mahalo Kristi!
Kristi says
Thanks Vera – I hope you love it!!! Hugs!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Aren’t vacations the best?! It’s so easy for the lazy side of to set in? Although, I like to say I’m relaxing vs. being lazy 😀
Kristi, this looks so delicious! I just love shrimp prepared any and all ways. This would be perfect for our light Friday dinner.
Kristi says
Awesome – I love the light Friday dinner concept – I need to try that!!! Hugs and have a great weekend!
Monica says
I’m loving your cooking experiment nights, too! I love a recipe with a short ingredient list even more than a quick one. And I love shrimp ever which way. This looks great – perfect for a little tapas party…or just any ole time! : )
Kristi says
Thanks Monica! I’m so glad you love experiment nights. They are one of my favorites. I stand in front of the pantry, arms crossed thinking “what the heck am I going to make with that?” It’s like one of those shows where you get a basket of crazy and are expected to make something of it! Hahaha!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Kristi, you make the BEST shrimp dishes girl!!! dark beer, garlic, BBQ sauce?? I am hooked!! Take that vacation Kristi! You deserve it!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Renee! I was sssooo burned out – it’s been great to have a relaxed mind, tons of time in the kitchen and some time chillaxin’! I could seriously get used to this. 😉 Have a beautiful week!
marcie says
This looks sweet, spicy, and delicious, Kristi! I love the addition of beer. 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie! I sneak beer into all the dishes I can 😉 it makes such a great addition!!!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
I’m so glad you’re back! I’ve missed you…and checked your site compulsively just in case Bloglovin’ messed up! I fully admit that I have a problem.
{Gasp!} I love this easy app idea!!! I can’t wait to whip it up the next time I have dark beer in my fridge which will be next week when Hubs gets back! 🙂 Or do you think Guinness would work? That’s all I have.
Kristi says
I’ve missed you too Lindsey (seriously I have!!!)! YES, Guinness would work with this recipe 🙂 and why wait for the Hubs? Then, you have to share. Hahaha! I’m back, my sistah. For better or worse! 🙂
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Aww! You’re my fav’s (don’t tell anyone else, they might get jealous!). Waiting for Hubs because I’m too lazy to go to the ABC store to get the kind we like!! lol! I’ll try Guinness because otherwise it will just languish on the shelf for a year.
Kristi says
Hahahaha! Guinness would never last that long around here! Hahaha! Have a beautiful week Lindsey. 🙂
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Yep, sometimes brains need a vacation too. So glad you’re all rested and feeling creative! This appetizer looks tasty!
Kristi says
Thanks Ruby! I hope you have a beautiful weekend!!!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
There is nothing wrong with vacation brain 🙂 But I’m glad you were able to share the spicy bbq shrimp with us. Sounds delicious and I love all those jalapenos!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley – I hope you have a great week!
Medeja says
Spicy, easy and delicious shrimp recipe!
Kristi says
Thanks Medeja! Have a beautiful week! Glad you like the recipe!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
Vacation brain definitely exists! This sounds insanely good. I love apps for dinner 🙂
Kristi says
Oh thank goodness – I thought I was crazy! 🙂 Apps are my favorite dinner too! Have a great week!
whatjessicabakednext... says
This looks right up my street! Love garlic chilli prawns- definitely need to give the recipe a try!
Kristi says
Thanks Jessica! I hope you get a chance to try it!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
I’m a fan of anything that looks this good and only takes 5 ingredients!! Yum!
Kristi says
Thanks Chris – any time there are just a few ingredients, I am happy! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles says
Love how simple this dish looks to make! Anything with BBQ and beer in the title gets my attention. Perfect for the warmer weather coming up!
Kristi says
Thanks Rachel! So glad you like it! Bring on summer and warmer weather! 🙂
Sarah & Arkadi says
such a simple recipe! looks really appetizing!
Kristi says
Thanks Sarah! Have a great weekend!
Sara {Home is Where the Cookies Are} says
I love how you do such fun things with shrimp. Beer and spice? C’mon. Who’d say no to that?!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I know, right? 😉 Have a great weekend Sara!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Beer + shrimp + bbq sauce = HEAVEN.
Oh wow, this looks like an amazing appetizer indeed!
Kristi says
Super fast and easy – you have to love that! Have a great weekend Consuelo!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Dark beer with shrimps… I want to try this! I know what you mean for vacation brain… I think I am having one this week 🙂
Kristi says
Have a wonderful weekend Daniela!
Kelly says
Aaw, yes, you should definitely try to fit some vacation time if you can – especially with this brutal winter we’ve had. I’m glad you shared this amazing looking shrimp dish with us though – it looks so so good! I love all your creative apps and shrimp dishes – they always sound delicious!
Kristi says
Shrimp is my go-to favorite protein. I get the big bags at Costco and they are so fast, easy and simple to use in nearly anything.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love me some spice! These spicy beer shrimp look fantastic Krisiti!
Kristi says
Thank you Christin – I hope you try them – they are really good!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Just in case the link back doesn’t show up (i don’t know why sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t), wanted to let you know I posted these today 🙂 {HUGS}
Kristi says
Thank you Lindsey! I just now got home, so I’m going to go read my favorite blogs (yours!). Thank you my sistah! HUGS!!! (And BTW, no the linkback didn’t show up ~ so I really appreciate you letting me know!!!)