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Buttery Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Nothing beats steamed shrimp with Old Bay seasoning! This method of cooking shrimp makes for a fast and easy dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 170 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and cleaned, leaving tails on
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
- 2-3 tablespoons butter for topping
Instructions
- Once the shrimp have been cleaned, toss them in the Old Bay Seasoning to coat.
- In a medium saucepan with a lid, melt the butter. Add in the water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add in the shrimp, stirring in gently until they are mainly in one layer in the pan.
- Place the lid on top and steam the shrimp for 3- 3 /2 minutes ( depending on size) or until the shrimp just turn pink.
- Remove the lid and drain the shrimp, then place in a large bowl.
- Toss with the extra butter, and sprinkle on additional Old Bay if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
301mg
(100%)
Sodium
932mg
(39%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.9mg
(5%)
Calcium
184mg
(18%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 301mg | 100% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.