HOW TO COOK SHRIMP ON THE STOVE

HOW TO COOK SHRIMP ON THE STOVE

Learn how to cook shrimp on the stove with this easy to follow step by step photo instructions. Great juicy shrimp cooked in the pan. You won’t believe how easy this can be. Get it right first time and every time.

Nothing is better than perfectly cooked shrimp. How many times have you stood at the stove cooking shrimp? If you are like me, cooking shrimp is not something you do frequently. This post is less of a recipe but mostly instructions about techniques. Cooking shrimp is so easy if you just know how.

• Course Main Course
•  Cuisine American
•  Keyword how to cook shrimp

•  Prep Time 10 minutes
•  Cook Time 10 minutes
•  Total Time 20 minutes

•  Servings 4
•  Calories 147kcal
•  Author Olga

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
• 1 lb. shrimp (defrosted and deveined)

Seasoning Mixture:

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 
2. Put shrimp in a mixing bowl and rub in seasoning mixture. Mix well to make sure shrimp is coated well. 
3. Add shrimp to the hot pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Protein: 23g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 90mg | Vitamin A: 3.9% | Vitamin C: 5.6% | Calcium: 17.2% | Iron: 14.7%