Steamed Shrimp

Steamed Shrimp

Use this recipe to learn how to quickly steam shrimp to be used over pasta or serve chilled with cocktail sauce.

Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
120 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Set a steamer basket into a heavy saucepan and pour in enough water, so the steamer basket sits just on top of the water without touching it. Remove steamer basket and bring water to a boil.
Step 2
Meanwhile, butterfly the shrimp with a sharp paring knife, carefully running the knife 1 inch down the bottom of the shrimp without cutting all the way through. Press shrimp open.
Step 3
Set shrimp into the steamer basket and sprinkle with salt. Set steamer basket over the boiling water (shrimp should not touch the water).
Step 4
Steam shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, carefully moving shrimp around using tongues so they cook evenly, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Serve immediately or chill for later use.

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound fresh shrimp

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