Besides beer-battered fish fillets, you can also use beer in a bevy of fresh seafood dishes. Beer-steamed mussels are a Belgian specialty that pair exceptionally well with thick-cut fries. Or try brining scallops in a hefty stout or porter for a deliciously smoky flavor profile. Another tasty option would be to braise large shrimp in a seasoned buttery lager mixture before popping in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes. And we can't forget the seafood boil, which cooks up swimmingly in a pale ale.