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A cast iron skillet filled with sautéed shrimp in a sauce of butter, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and thyme.
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Old Bay Shrimp Sauté

Old Bay shrimp sauté is a quick skillet dinner with buttery lemon pan sauce, fresh thyme, savory Worcestershire, and a touch of heat from Tabasco.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Entrées
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lynne Webb

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 lbs large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound) peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1-1/2 lemons
  • 4 dashes Tabasco sauce or more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foamy.
  • Add the shrimp in a single layer and sprinkle evenly with the Old Bay seasoning. Sauté, turning once or twice, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total.
  • Add the lemon juice mixture, thyme leaves, and remaining tablespoon of butter. Toss until the butter melts and the shrimp are evenly coated in the pan sauce.
  • Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper, remove from the heat, and serve immediately with the pan juices spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 930mg | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 20g