How to Cook Shrimp
How to cook shrimp – shrimp recipes are so quick and easy to prepare with 5 easy methods like sautéing, baking, deep-frying, boiling and grilling.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
Sautéed Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
Baked Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons seasoning such as fajita or taco seasoning
Fried Shrimp
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut sweetened
- 2 large eggs beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Boiled Shrimp
- 1 lb raw large shrimp shell-on and deveined
- 1 tablespoons seasoning
- ½ tablespoon salt
Grilled Shrimp
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons seasoning
Instructions
Sautéed Shrimp
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger.
- Put the shrimp and half of the marinade into a bowl to marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to one hour.
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Add shrimp in a single layer and fry 1-2 minutes or until pink.
- Add the rest of the marinade and then flip the shrimp.
- Cook for 2 more minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and starts to coat the shrimp.
Baked Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside a large baking sheet.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix shrimp with seasoning and oil. Place the seasoned shrimp on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 or 8 minutes.
Fried Shrimp
- Mix together flour, salt and pepper in one bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- In the third bowl, mix together coconut and Panko bread crumbs.
- Holding shrimp by the tail, dredge in the flour mixture, shake off excess and dip into beaten egg. Then dredge thoroughly in the coconut mixture to coat.
- In a medium saucepan or deep fryer, add 2-3 inches of oil and heat to 375°F.
- Fry shrimp in batches of 2-3 for about 2 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire cooling rack.
Boiled Shrimp
- Fill a large pot (8-12 quart) with 4 quarts of water. Add seasoning and salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the shrimp sit in the pot for 5-6 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Drain the liquid, reserving a few cups if you prefer broth on the side.
- Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Serve with optional melted butter, lemon wedges and hot sauce.
Grilled Shrimp
- Preheat grill for medium heat.
- Brush shrimp with oil and then mix with seasoning.
- Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 411mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 145mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 3.3mg | Net Carbs: 1g