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A plate of Steamed Shrimp with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and cocktail sauce.

Steamed Shrimp

Lori Mauer
Discover this quick Steamed Shrimp recipe, ready in just 15 minutes! Perfectly seasoned and served with fresh lemon & cocktail sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning non-branded
  • 2 pounds large shrimp deveined with shells on
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
  • Cocktail sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, combine the water, white vinegar, and seafood seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
    Combining water and seafood seasoning in a pot for steamed shrimp.
  • Add a steamer basket or colander to the pot, turn the heat to medium-low, and add shrimp. Cover with a lid.
    Adding large shrimp to a steamer basket for Steamed Shrimp.
  • Steam the shrimp for 2 to 5 minutes until they turn pink and are firm. Remove from heat, drain, and transfer to a serving dish. Serve right away with parsley sprinkled on top and lemon wedges on the side. If desired, enjoy with cocktail sauce.
    Steamed shrimp served on a plate with cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 1289mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Steamed Shrimp
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