Perfect Sauteed Shrimp (Really!)
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.
- 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
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds medium 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
- Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the 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 to 2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
- Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/sauteed-shrimp/
