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The Ultimate Shrimp Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for cooking novices and food enthusiasts who want to explore shrimp dishes. It offers easy-to-follow recipes to satisfy your taste buds and encourage you to embrace cooking seafood at home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 221

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds medium shrimp deveined (tail-on or peeled)
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon smoked paprika (or standard paprika)
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 3 lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Thaw the shrimp, if frozen. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix shrimp with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until just opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
  5. Spritz with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalProtein: 34.3gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPotassium: 451.4mgVitamin A: 72.8IUCalcium: 111.4mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

If you are new to cooking shrimp, olive oil might be easier to start with as it handles heat better than butter. For extra flavor, you can start with oil and finish with butter. Sauteed shrimp is best fresh. It will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Let the shrimp cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container. You can include cooking juices to keep them moist. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to prevent them from becoming rubbery.

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