How To Cook Shrimp On the Stove
Having this quick shrimp recipe on hand is going to totally revolutionize your weeknight dinner game. Fast, easy, delicious protein!
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16/25 count), peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive or avocado oil, separated
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- Juice of a lemon
Instructions
- Pat the excess moisture away from the shrimp using a paper towel. Add the shrimp to a medium-sized mixing bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, add spices and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and allow it to come to temperature. Then, add one single layer of shrimp, leaving a bit of space in between each one.
- Cook for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook for about 2 minutes more on the other side. Repeat the cooking process with any remaining shrimp. The shrimp are ready when completely opaque and semi-firm to the touch.
- Remove from the pan and squeeze lemon over the shrimp, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg