Hold on to your hats – here's perhaps one of the quickest and easiest shrimp recipes ever! It's Old Bay Shrimp takes less than 10 minutes and results in juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp. Add rice or pasta for a quick lunch!
What we love about this recipe
When it comes to easy dinner ideasThere's nothing quicker or easier than shrimp. So here's our new favorite quick shrimp recipe: Old Bay Shrimp! Old Bay seasoning and shrimp are meant to be together, and this recipe takes 10 minutes to make juicy, restaurant-quality shrimp. fried shrimp.
Like two cookbook authors And My parents, Alex, and I are always looking for fun dinner ideas. This one hits the spot—it’s our perfect combination of quick, filling, and super delicious! Add rice, orzo, a green salad, or quick veggies like broccoli, green beans, or asparagus to make it a meal.
Ingredients for Old Bay Shrimp
As with any simple recipe, the quality is only as good as the ingredients. Luckily for you, this recipe only requires a few! Here's what you'll need:
- Medium shrimp: Peeled shrimp, either peeled or tail-on, are best. We prefer tail-on for appearance (just serve with a bowl to catch the discarded tails). You can use any size, but we like medium, which is usually labeled 41 to 50 pieces. Use either fresh or frozen; we find fresh to be slightly better, and if you can, buy wild-caught.
- Old Bay Seasoning: This seasoning mix is easy to find in most American grocery stores. There's nothing better than the real thing! If you can't find it, you can make it at home. Old Bay seasoningbut it's not quite the same thing.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy cooking oil that adds flavor to shrimp.
- Salt and lemon wedges: Lemon juice enhances the flavor and adds a citrusy note. It's not necessary, but it tastes better with lemon!
What is Old Bay and what is in it?
Old Bay is an American seasoning blend that is often used to season seafood, often in shrimps are boiling and chowders. It was invented in Maryland and is sold under the McCormick brand. It has become quite popular, and you'll see it on everything from French fries to corn on the cob. The main ingredients in Old Bay are paprika, celery salt, and black pepper, but it's a secret recipe, so no one knows exactly what's in it!
Make a meal out of it
These Old Bay Shrimp are so easy, you can make them in just 10 minutes! It's nice to have quick and easy side dishes to go with a quick and easy dinner like this. Here's what we recommend:
Storage of leftovers
Old Bay shrimp are best served the day they are made. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. However, Alex and I are not big fans of next-day shrimp (just our personal preference), so we find it is best eaten within a day or so. You can also turn leftovers into something new, like Shrimp Salad.
More shrimp recipes
Looking for more favorites shrimp recipes? Try ours Shrimp in Tuscan style in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes or our fans' favorite Fried shrimps. Or get confused Shrimp Fajitas, Linguine with shrimps, Shrimp in honey garlic sauce or Cajun shrimp.
Dietary notes
This Old Bay Shrimp recipe is gluten free and pescatarian.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can add other seasonings to complement the flavor of Old Bay. Some popular additions include garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, or lemon zest.
Old Bay seasoning has a mild to medium heat. If you are sensitive to heat, you may want to start with less seasoning and adjust it to taste.
Old Bay shrimp can be baked or grilled to give them a slightly different flavor profile. Baked shrimp is a simple option that does not require intervention, while grilled shrimp has a smoky hue.
Description
Hold on to your hats—here are possibly the quickest, easiest shrimp recipes ever! These Old Bay shrimp cook up in under 10 minutes, resulting in juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp. Add rice or pasta for a quick lunch!
- 1 1 pound medium shrimp, veinless (tail on or peeled)
- 1/4 To 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges for garnish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley for garnish
- In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with salt and Old Bay sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning with tongs.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately. Finish with more to taste.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Plate
- Kitchen: American
- Diet: Gluten free