Steamed Shrimp
Old Bay seasoning, onion, and garlic add tons of flavor to this simple and easy Steamed Shrimp recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 ½ tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning, plus 1 tablespoon more for sprinkling
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups seafood stock or water
- 1 ½ pound extra-large/jumbo shrimp (16/25 count), shell on
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, and a bay leaf to a large pot. Add 4 cups of water or stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once the water has come to full, roaring boil, remove it from the heat. Carefully add the shrimp and cover the pot with a lid. Set an 8-minute timer and allow the shrimp to steep in the pot. The shrimp is done once it is pink and opaque.
- Pour the contents of the pot over a colander, pick out the shrimp and set aside. Sprinkle the remaining Old Bay Seasoning evenly over the shrimp and serve alongside lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 429mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 4mg