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Close-up of juicy, pan-seared shrimp in a skillet, seasoned and garnished with parsley. Part of The Ultimate Shrimp Recipes Guide.

The Ultimate Shrimp Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for beginner cooks who want to learn how to prepare delicious shrimp dishes. It focuses on simple techniques and provides easy-to-follow recipes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 221
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds medium shrimp deveined (tail-on or peeled)
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 teaspoon smoked paprika (or standard paprika)
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.75 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 3 lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Paper towel
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. If the shrimp are frozen, thaw them. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin.
  3. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they are opaque and cooked through. Use tongs to turn them.
  5. Spritz with lemon juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalProtein: 34.3gFat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 5.5gPotassium: 451.4mgVitamin A: 72.8IUCalcium: 111.4mgIron: 0.9mg

Notes

If you are new to cooking shrimp, starting with olive oil is recommended as it can handle heat better than butter, which can burn easily. For a richer flavor, you can start with oil and finish with a pat of butter. Sauteed shrimp is best eaten fresh. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let the shrimp cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. You can include the cooking juices to keep them moist. Gently reheat them in a skillet over low heat to prevent them from becoming rubbery.

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