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Sauteed shrimp

How to Cook Frozen Shrimp (& 20 Recipes!)


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

This sauteed shrimp recipe comes out juicy and seasoned to perfection in less than 10 minutes! Here are the secrets to how to saute shrimp.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds medium frozen shrimp, deveined (tail on or peeled)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or substitute standard paprika)
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 3 lemon wedges
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Remove the shrimp from the package and place them in a large bowl of very cold water for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to break up clumps that freeze together. (After 15 minutes, rinse off any remaining ice.)
  2. Pat the shrimp completely dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
  4. Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Sauteed
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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