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Shrimp in a frying pan

How to Cook Shrimp

How to cook pan-seared shrimp in minutes with nothing but olive oil, salt and pepper.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 42 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Thaw the shrimp by running them under cold water for about 10 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Heat a layer of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot, add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the shrimp are pink, c-shaped and register 145°F on an instant-read thermometer. Immedialty remoe from the heat and serve.
Keyword Pan-seared shrimp