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Pan Seared Shrimp

Ebony Robinson
This pan seared shrimp recipe delivers juicy, tender shrimp with a golden crust using simple seasonings, garlic butter, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect quick dinner option that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, salads, or your favorite coastal-inspired sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs Shrimp cleaned, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter optional
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Sazon Complete
  • ¾ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ¼  tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat the deveined shrimp dry using clean paper towels. Removing excess water is critical for getting a nice sear instead of steaming. Let shrimp sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before cooking. Chop parsley & garlic set aside. Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and butter. Once butter melts, add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, do not brown garlic.
  • Place shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan. Do not crowd them. If needed, cook in a second batch to avoid steaming. Season shrimp evenly with Old Bay, Sazón Complete, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on the first side without moving them. This creates that golden crust. Flip and cook the second side for another 1-2 minutes. You’ll know the shrimp are done when: They turn opaque pink and they feel firm but still tender. Avoid overcooking. 
  • Turn off heat. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and toss shrimp gently. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions
  • Swap olive oil for avocado oil
  • Use clarified butter for a richer sear
  • Add chili powder or onion powder for a spicier version
  • Turn this into cajun shrimp with additional Cajun seasoning
  • Make it shrimp scampi style by adding white wine, red pepper flakes, and extra garlic

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 34gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1mg
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