How to Make Sautéed Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular and quickest methods is sautéing. Sautéed shrimp is a quick, easy, and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or added to pasta, salad, or rice.

When properly sautéed, shrimp becomes tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The key to great sautéed shrimp is to cook it quickly over high heat to ensure that it retains its natural sweetness and doe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¾ cup white wine, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Squeeze lemon over shrimp and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary, basil, oregano, coriander, and bay leaf. Add white wine and Worcestershire sauce; cook until sauce is slightly reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to sauce and cook until pink, 5 to 7 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 230mg