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Old Bay Shrimp Sauté

by Lynne Webb on January 3, 2022 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 14 Comments

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Old Bay Shrimp Sauté

by Lynne Webb on January 3, 2022 (Updated July 26, 2022) // 14 Comments

This fast and easy Old Bay shrimp recipe combines the iconic seafood seasoning with lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and fresh thyme.
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Sautéed shrimp in cast iron skillet seasoned with Old Bay Seasoning and garnished with fresh thyme leaves.

Ready in a matter of minutes, this Old Bay shrimp recipe is easy to make and can be served over rice and paired with a salad or green veggie to make a fast and flavorful dinner.

Quick steps for making this recipe

  1. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning. Sauté for about three minutes.
  2. Drizzle with fresh-squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of Tabasco. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
  3. Toss the shrimp in the sauce until coated, season with a little black pepper and serve.

Serving suggestions

To serve, plate some rice, top with shrimp, and spoon all those delicious pan juices over the top. Add a salad or a simple vegetable like green beans or peas to round out the meal.

If you like this dish, you may want to try our Louisiana Style Shrimp and Rice too.

What is Old Bay Seasoning?

Originally developed by the Baltimore Spice Company for flavoring crab and shrimp, Old Bay Seasoning is a blend of salt, celery seed, black pepper, red pepper, paprika, and other spices.

It’s named after the Old Bay line of passenger ships that sailed the Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore to Norfolk, Virginia in the early 1900s.

The brand was sold to McCormick & Company in 1990, but the flavor has remained the same. McCormick now makes some other Old Bay products including a reduced-sodium version, prepared cocktail sauce, and a crab cake mix.

If you like the flavor profile of Old Bay, you might want to try the Crab Boil with Beer and Old Bay from Southern Living.

Old Bay Shrimp Sauté

Old Bay Shrimp Sauté

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This fast and easy Old Bay shrimp recipe combines the iconic seafood seasoning with lemon juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire, and fresh thyme.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Total Time : 20 mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1.25 lbs large shrimp, peeled (tails on) and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 1-1/2 lemons
  • 4 to 5 dashes of Tabasco
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Steamed white or brown rice

Instructions 

  • Combine the lemon juice, Tabasco, and Worcestershire in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until foamy.
  • Add the shrimp, sprinkle with the Old Bay Seasoning and sauté until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes total.
  • Add the lemon juice mixture, thyme leaves, and the remaining tablespoon of butter and toss until the shrimp are well coated.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper and remove from the heat.
  • To serve, plate individual servings of steamed white or brown rice, top with a portion of shrimp and spoon the pan juices over the top.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Old Bay Shrimp Sauté
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
266
mg
89
%
Sodium
 
476
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.

Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Seafood
 | 
Cuisine: American

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  1. Barb says

    March 22, 2022 at 8:14 pm

    This recipe is delicious! We made tacos with homemade coleslaw, Mexican 4 cheese and sour cream.

    Reply
  2. Maureen says

    July 29, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Best ever!! Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      August 1, 2021 at 5:22 am

      Glad you liked the shrimp, Maureen! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Alicia says

    March 25, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    This was yummy. The only thing I did differently was half butter, half olive oil and didn’t measure the old bay, just seasoned the shrimp to our liking. The sauce addition was great. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      March 26, 2021 at 5:48 am

      Hi Alicia,
      I’m happy to hear you liked the shrimp. Thanks for taking the time to let us know!

      Reply
  4. Marsha Bownds says

    March 19, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    This was one of the best shrimp dishes I’ve ever tasted!!! Definitely a keeper. I cooked it in my cast iron skillet.

    Reply
  5. Vivian Haley says

    May 27, 2020 at 11:15 pm

    This is really delicious. I like the kicky flavor pared with the shrimp. I would like to know how many calories are in it, however.

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      May 28, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Hi Vivian,
      We’ve been steadily updating all of our recipes to include nutrition info. I’ve just done this one for you!

      Reply
  6. Tresha says

    June 6, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!! Nice light calorie meal

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      June 6, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Tresha,
      So glad you liked the shrimp. Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  7. Alex G. says

    September 28, 2018 at 10:32 am

    5 stars
    Made it and loved it!! Thx for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      October 2, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Alex,

      Glad to hear you enjoyed the shrimp – thanks for taking the time to let us know.

      Reply
  8. BETTY says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Nice and easy recipe and the white rice with bacon and onion is a great accompaniment to the main flavors of old bay and shrimp..

    Reply
    • Lynne Webb says

      July 27, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Betty,
      The Old Bay seasoning really does have a unique flavor – just perfect for shrimp. Glad you enjoyed both the shrimp and the rice.

      Reply

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