6-Minute Sautéed Shrimp – The Massive Man’s World ®

Completely sautéed shrimp wants only a handful of seasonings and some minutes of cooking time to yield juicy, tender, buttery shrimp. Serve it over shrimp bowls, add it to shrimp salads, and extra.

Love sauteed recipes? Strive sauteed broccolini, sauteed salmon, sauteed brussels sprouts, and sauteed potatoes. 

We by no means tire of shrimp in my home. It’s a light and lean protein that takes effectively to all types of taste profiles (whats up, blackened shrimp and shrimp curry!). Plus, it cooks up rapidly, particularly on the stovetop. Therefore, I all the time hold a bag or two in my freezer for after I want a fuss-free weeknight dinner. 

Desk of Contents

1. Why I like this recipe
2. Substances wanted
3. Find out how to sauté shrimp
4. Recipe ideas and variations
5. Storage directions
6. Extra shrimp recipes to strive
7. Sautéed Shrimp (Recipe Card)

Why I like this recipe

• Easy however satisfying. Sautéeing shrimp with a handful of seasonings could appear a little bit boring, however the tender and juicy texture of the shrimp speaks volumes. 
• A flexible dish. I may eat this shrimp all by itself, but it surely does wonders for a plate of pasta, shrimp tacos, or shrimp fajitas.
• Prepared in 10 minutes. Like air fryer shrimp, this dish comes collectively in 10 minutes flat.
• Customise it. I saved this recipe easy so the shrimp’s pure taste shines, however you possibly can add or change the seasonings nevertheless you wish to make this recipe completely your individual. 

Substances wanted

6 easy pantry staples are all you’ll must elevate the shrimp into one thing magical. Here’s what you’ll want:

• Shrimp. I choose utilizing massive or jumbo shrimp since they’re juicier and are much less more likely to overcook. Make certain they’re peeled and deveined (you possibly can hold the tails on if you want). If you wish to use frozen shrimp, thaw them in a single day within the fridge and pat dry any trace of moisture earlier than seasoning. 
• Seasonings. I used salt, black pepper, Italian seasonings, and garlic powder.
• Olive oil. For sautéeing the shrimp. 

Find out how to sauté shrimp

I’ve included step-by-step images under to make this recipe straightforward to comply with at residence. For the complete printable recipe directions and ingredient portions, scroll to the recipe card on the backside of this publish.

Step 1- Prep the shrimp. Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel and place them in a big bowl. 

Step 2- Season. To the bowl, add the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the shrimp within the seasonings.

Step 3- Cook dinner. Add olive oil to a big skillet over medium warmth. As soon as sizzling, add the shrimp in a single layer and cook dinner for 2-3 minutes on all sides till they change into opaque and begin to curl. Then, take away them from the skillet and function desired.

Recipe ideas and variations

• Pat dry the shrimp. My #1 tip for sautéeing delicate proteins like shrimp. If there’s any extra moisture, the shrimp will steam as an alternative of fry and dilute the seasonings.
• Saute in a fair layer. Crowding the pan will drop the temperature of the oil and make it exhausting to get either side of the shrimp good and crispy. 
• Use a nonstick skillet. I’ve discovered that nonstick skillets are one of the best for evenly distributing warmth. Should you don’t have a nonstick skillet, a forged iron skillet can work simply as effectively. 
• Keep away from overcooking. Shrimp are tough devils which are straightforward to overcook, so persist with the 2-minute rule and take away them from the warmth as quickly as they flip pink and curl up. 
• Use totally different spices. I gave you a primary seasoning mix, however you could possibly make this recipe with all types of spices, like curry powder, cumin, paprika, outdated bay seasoning, or lemon pepper. 
• Make garlic butter shrimp. Impressed by garlic butter steak bites, swap the olive oil for unsalted butter and add a couple of minced garlic cloves earlier than cooking the shrimp. 

Storage directions

To retailer: Leftover sautéed shrimp may be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days. 

To freeze: Enable the leftover shrimp to chill fully, then retailer it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for as much as 3 months. Let the shrimp thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating. 

To reheat: Pop the leftover shrimp within the microwave and warmth for 15-20 seconds or till heat. 

Extra shrimp recipes to strive

• Hunan shrimp– Should you love shrimp stir fries, you’ll respect this flavorful, quick-to-make recipe. 
• Honey walnut shrimp– Crispy shrimp smothered in a silky mayo sauce with crunchy walnuts. 
• Bang bang shrimp– I’m not going to lie, 99% of the time, I simply make this recipe for the sauce. It’s critically life-changing. 
• Coconut shrimp– Crispy on the surface, succulent within the center, and layered with a refreshing coconut taste.