Description
Learn the easiest way to cook shrimp with this simple and flavorful recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked shrimp that are versatile and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium or large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on if desired)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and place in a bowl. Drizzle with oil or melted butter, season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from skillet, squeeze lemon juice, garnish with parsley. Serve warm as desired.
Notes
- This method works with various seasoning blends like Old Bay, Cajun, or Italian for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
