How to Make Simple Steamed Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking seafood, simplicity is key. That's why this recipe for Simple Steamed Shrimp is a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. It's quick, easy, and yields delicious, succulent shrimp every time. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just looking to incorporate more healthy proteins into your diet, this recipe is sure to please.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires only a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Set a steamer basket into a heavy saucepan and pour in enough water, so the steamer basket sits just on top of the water without touching it. Remove steamer basket and bring water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp with a sharp paring knife, carefully running the knife 1 inch down the bottom of the shrimp without cutting all the way through. Press shrimp open.
  • Set shrimp into the steamer basket and sprinkle with salt. Set steamer basket over the boiling water (shrimp should not touch the water).
  • Steam shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, carefully moving shrimp around using tongues so they cook evenly, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later use.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 168mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Potassium: 210mg