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How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove

You'll be the star of the show with these shrimp cooked on the stove! Easy and ready in minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of frozen peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 4 Tbs cooking oil - divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ lemon

Instructions

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  1. Thaw the shrimp by either placing in the refrigerator on the day before you plan to use OR by placing into a colander and running under cold tap water for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Dry the shrimp with a paper or cloth towel.
  3. Mix TWO tbs of oil with garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl and stir the shrimp into the bowl. Place the bowl into the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add the remaining 2 Tbs of oil. When oil surface is shimmery and the oil is hot (about 2-3 minutes) , add the entire contents of the shrimp bowl and reduce the heat to medium high.
  5. Stir the shrimp and turn until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl (about 5 minutes). Turn off the heat and squeeze the lemon over the top of the shrimp. Serve with any extra lemon.

Notes

  • PRO TIP:  Melt a couple tablespoons of butter to use as a dip for your shrimp.  You can add some seasoning to the butter like minced garlic or flavored salts to give it a little extra zing.  Make sure to sprinkle some lemon juice or lime juice over the top of your shrimp for a perfect acid balance.
  • Use the best frying pan that you can afford.  A nice heavy frying pan will heat evenly and will cook your shrimp evenly. 
  • It can be tricky to cook shrimp properly, when you see the shrimp starting to curl and turning pink they are done.  Don't overcook them, because the texture will become yucky. 
  • You will probably want to use more oil than what is stated, but really, you'll see that this is enough oil.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 1203mg (50%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 168mg (17%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 1203mg 50%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 168mg 17%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.