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How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove (Pan Seared, Juicy Every Time)
This pan seared shrimp recipe shows you exactly how to cook shrimp on the stove in under 10 minutes. Seasoned with garlic, paprika, and Italian herbs, then seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy — this is the only shrimp technique you'll ever need. Works perfectly over pasta, rice, tacos, or on its own as an easy weeknight protein.
Servings: 16 shrimp
shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, (or butter)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb. shrimp, (defrosted and deveined)
Seasoning Mixture:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Season Shrimp
- Put shrimp in a mixing bowl and rub in seasoning mixture. Mix well to make sure shrimp is coated well.
Pan Sear Shrimp in Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to the hot pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
Add Butter at the End of Cooking Shrimp
- Add butter in the final 60 seconds of cooking!
- Remove shrimp from the skillet.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove (Pan Seared, Juicy Every Time)
Amount per Serving
Calories
8
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
4
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.02
g
0
%
Protein
0.03
g
0
%
Vitamin A
51
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.004
mg
0
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
