Perfectly Seared Shrimp
These Perfectly Seared Shrimp cook up in only minutes with minimal ingredients, and they're versatile enough to add to any meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- pinch granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- If shrimp are wet, blot them with a paper towel to dry slightly. Toss shrimp with salt, pepper and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Heat 1 ½ teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the shrimp and cook for about 1 minute until browned. Flip with tongs and cook for an additional 30 seconds until browned on the second side Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and repeat with the remaining 1 ½ teaspoon oil and the other half of the shrimp.
- After the second half of the shrimp has cooked, add the first half back to the skillet and cover. Let sit for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg