Shrimp And Smokies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. large shrimp in their shells
36 oz. your favorite beer (more if needed)
1 lb. kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. coriander seed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Thoroughly wash the shrimp in cold water.
Pour the beer in a large soup pot.
Add the kielbasa slices to the pot along with the bay leaves, coriander seed and salt and pepper.
Bring ingredients to a boil over high heat.
Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
Add the shrimp to the pot and bring back to a boil.
Boil until shrimp are firm and pink, about one to two minutes.
Drain off the cooking liquid and discard the bay leaves. Serve the shrimp and sausage in separate bowls.
Shell shrimp before eating.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.