Sautéed Shrimp
This shrimp recipe comes out juicy and seasoned to perfection in less than 10 minutes. Follow the steps below for my favorite take on sautéed shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauteed
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds medium, deveined shrimp (tail-on or peeled)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika (or standard paprika)
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil*
- 3 lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
- Spritz with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
*If you’ve just started exploring new recipes for shrimp, it might be easier to start with olive oil. It handles heat better than butter, which can burn easily if you’re not careful. Cooking hack: For the best of both worlds, start with oil and finish with a pat of butter for extra savory flavor.
Sauteed shrimp is best fresh, but it’ll keep up to 3 days in the fridge. First, let the shrimp cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container. You can include any cooking juices to keep them moist. Reheat gently in a skillet at low heat to keep them from getting rubbery.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/sauteed-shrimp/
