Sautéed Shrimp – Easy and Flavorful Skillet Recipe
Sautéed Shrimp is made by coating raw shrimp with olive oil and savory spices.Cook the shrimp in a hot skillet for about 2 minutes per side until opaque.Serve immediately with parsley and the flavorful pan juices.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon other salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the olive oil over the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the shrimp. Toss until every piece is evenly coated with olive oil and spices.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Scrape any remaining seasoned oil from the bowl into the skillet.
- Cook the Sautéed Shrimp for about 2 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook for approximately 1–2 minutes more, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and spoon the flavorful pan juices over the top.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra freshness, serve the shrimp with lemon wedges and additional chopped parsley.
This quick shrimp dinner pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice, couscous, roasted potatoes, pasta, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. For a lighter meal, serve it alongside roasted broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, or cauliflower rice.
You can also tuck the shrimp into warm tortillas with shredded cabbage and a creamy sauce for easy shrimp tacos.