The Secret to
Incredible beer shrimp
Hand-crafted, premium spice blends and small-batch beer shrimp inspired by Jeff “Papa” Piro’s family recipe.
Meet Papa Piro
Papa Piro is Jeff Piro, a Carlsbad local known among friends and family for his incredible beer shrimp.
After years of requests for his seasoning blend, Jeff began hand-crafting small batches so others could make the same delicious shrimp at home.
Today you can find Papa Piro sharing his family recipe at the local Farmers Market.
Papa Piro’s Favorite Products
Papa Piro’s Favorite Beer Shrimp Spice Packet
2.4 oz - Spices up to 5lbs of Shrimp
Hand-crafted from freshly ground, premium spices inspired by Papa Piro’s family recipe. This spice packet makes cooking beer shrimp at home simple, flavorful, and foolproof — no guessing required.
Papa Piro’s Beer Shrimp (Jar)
Prepared in small batches using Papa Piro’s signature spice blend, this ready-to-serve beer shrimp brings family recipe flavor straight to your table. Perfect for appetizers, seafood platters, or a quick, authentic meal.
16 oz jar - Ready-to-Serve
What Makes Papa Piro’s
So Special
Time-honored Family Recipe.
Freshly ground spices made in small batches for peak flavor.
Premixed packets make it easy and delicious every time.
Jeff’s recipes share the flavor and spirit of Carlsbad.
How to Make Beer Shrimp. Easy and Delicious.
Imagine a pan filled with plump, juicy shrimp sizzling in a rich, aromatic blend of beer and Papa Piro’s freshly ground spices. The kitchen fills with the warm, savory scent of garlic, paprika, and herbs — just like a family gathering in Carlsbad.
Making it at home is simple: just add shrimp, a little beer, and one of Papa Piro’s spice packets, and in minutes you’ll have perfectly seasoned, restaurant-quality beer shrimp ready to enjoy.
Don’t feel like cooking? No problem — grab a ready-to-serve jar of Papa Piro’s Beer Shrimp from the Carlsbad local Farmers Market and bring the same bold, handcrafted flavor straight to your table with zero prep.
Where to Find Papa Piro
Today you can find Papa Piro sharing his family recipe at the local Carlsbad Farmers Market or email us at jeffpiro@sbcglobal.net for our latest locations.