Old Bay Shrimp Sauté
This lightning-fast Old Bay shrimp highlights the flavorful seafood seasoning along with tangy lemon, savory Worcestershire, a kick of Tabasco, and fresh thyme, all in a delicious pan sauce perfect for serving over rice or mashed potatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 lbs large shrimp (21 to 30 per pound) peeled (tails on) and deveined
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1-1/2 lemons
- 4 dashes of Tabasco 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
- 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.
- Serve immediately, spooning the pan juices over the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 930mg | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 20g