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Close-up of perfectly cooked, seasoned shrimp in a savory broth, part of the 1-Pan Shrimp Recipes Recipe.

The Only Shrimp Recipes Recipe You’ll Need

This recipe provides instructions for preparing shrimp simply.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined Tail on or off
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until the shrimp are pink and opaque throughout.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the skillet immediately and serve.

Notes

You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp just before serving for extra flavor.

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