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Steamed Shrimp
5 from 3 votes

Steamed Shrimp

An easy method of cooking flavorful shrimp in just a few minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 pound Shrimp deveined with shells on, large
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
  • cocktail sauce for serving
  • parsley chopped, for garnish, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, add water, salt, vinegar, and lemon slices. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Place a steamer basket over the simmering pot, ensuring it does not touch the water.
  3. Add the shrimp to the basket and toss shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
  4. Cover and steam shrimp for about 5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Serve hot with fresh parsley as a garnish and cocktail sauce on the side.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 1534mg (64%) Potassium 197mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 276IU (6%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 1534mg 64%
Potassium 197mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 276IU 6%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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