Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

I love this simple, quick and easy Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp recipe. This pan-fried shrimp is tossed with an easy Italian seasoning and then sautéed in butter and lemon. Though we often enjoy breaded shrimp such as our Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe, this pan sauteed shrimp is completely ready in 10 minutes, perfect for quick dinners!

The recipe is inspired by our most popular fish recipe on our blog, the Buttered Cod.

Okay, so this recipe can’t get any easier! Pan sauteed shrimp seasoned with minimal seasonings sauteed in garlic butter and lemon. The perfect balance of flavors that are great to serve for a simple dinner, an appetizer, or as a side dish.

Shrimp is a great addition to any meal, it goes wonderful with any other protein. Our Baked Shrimp Salmon and Asparagus is similar to this recipe as it gets its juiciness from the butter and lemon and quick seasoning.

Not only do I love cooking with shrimp because it’s so healthy but because it’s so easy to make and so forgiving. The seasoning used for shrimp can be minimal but if cooked right, produces great results. The seasoning is made out of-

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: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 221 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 436 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Saturated Fat 5.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 34.3 g, Cholesterol 296.6 mg

Ingredients:

• 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

Instruction:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Spritz with juice of the lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Garlic Butter Sauteed Shrimp

The easiest recipe for cooking shrimp. The shrimp is sauteed in garlic butter and lemon sauce and completely ready in 10 minutes.

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 346 mg, Sodium 1175 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 8 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp ground paprika
• 1 lemon, to taste

Instruction:

1. Defrost shrimp and completely pat dry. Devein the shrimp and remove the tail, optional.
2. Combine the ingredients for the seasoning: the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and paprika.
3. In a bowl, coat the shrimp with the seasoning and mix well.
4. In a skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter and garlic, stirring frequently.
5. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Remove from heat and drizzle freshly squeezed lemon, mix to combine.
7. Enjoy.

Sautéed Shrimp

If you’re looking for a super beginner-friendly meal, this sautéed shrimp recipe is just your ticket! It takes only a few ingredients and 5 minutes to cook. Add a simple salad and dinner is served.

Prep: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 188.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 11.8 g, Saturated Fat 1.6 g, Trans Fat 0.01 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Sodium 643.5 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 0.8 g, unSaturated Fat 9.1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound medium 41/50 shrimp, (thawed)
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• Kosher salt, (to taste)
• black pepper, (to taste)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1 lemon, (zested and juiced)

Instruction:

1. Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and put it in a medium bowl. Add the Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, and a good pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat.
2. Heat the skillet: Heat about 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until just shimmering.
3. Cook the shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp and garlic to the heated pan. Cook, tossing occasionally until the shrimp is opaque and turns pink (about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp).
4. Finish and serve: As soon as the shrimp turns pink, remove the pan from the heat immediately and finish with lemon zest and juice. Serve immediately.

Sautéed Shrimp

Sautéed shrimp is a quick and easy recipe to make juicy and flavorful shrimp in just 10 minutes.

Prep: 10min

Total: 14min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 617 mg, Sodium 2415 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2-1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tbsp parsley
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• parsley (for garnish)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup white wine ( like Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay)
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp vegetable stock (or chickens stock)

Instruction:

1. You can choose to leave the shrimp tails on or off. It does not change the taste at all. The tails are left on purely for presentation.
2. Take shrimp out of the pan right away so they don’t keep cooking and garnish with a little more parsley if you’d like.
3. On average, shrimp take 2-3 minutes to cook completely. Jumbo shrimp could take 4-6 minutes, depending on the actual size and thickness. You are looking for the shrimp to turn completely opaque to be done, and no more.
4. Whisk in 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice and a couple of tablespoons of vegetable or chicken stock. There will be a lot of flavor left in the pan from cooking the shrimp but you may still need a little bit of salt. Taste and add a pinch of salt if necessary.

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How do you saute frozen shrimp?

1. If frozen, defrost your shrimp (see note).
2. Pat your shrimp dry and add shrimp to a medium-sized bowl. …
3. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, and add in your shrimp so they are lined evenly on the skillet (avoid overcrowding).
4. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through.