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Buttery Old Bay Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Nothing beats steamed shrimp with Old Bay seasoning! This method of cooking shrimp makes for a fast and easy dinner!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
minutes
mins
Total Time
13
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
170
kcal
Author:
Karlynn Johnston
Ingredients
1
pound
large shrimp
peeled, deveined and cleaned, leaving tails on
3
tablespoons
water
2
tablespoons
salted butter
2
teaspoons
OLD BAY® Seasoning
2-3
tablespoons
butter for topping
Instructions
Once the shrimp have been cleaned, toss them in the Old Bay Seasoning to coat.
In a medium saucepan with a lid, melt the butter. Add in the water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add in the shrimp, stirring in gently until they are mainly in one layer in the pan.
Place the lid on top and steam the shrimp for 3- 3 /2 minutes ( depending on size) or until the shrimp just turn pink.
Remove the lid and drain the shrimp, then place in a large bowl.
Toss with the extra butter, and sprinkle on additional Old Bay if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
170
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
301
mg
|
Sodium:
932
mg
|
Potassium:
104
mg
|
Vitamin A:
230
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4.9
mg
|
Calcium:
184
mg
|
Iron:
3.1
mg