Name: Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning; 4 tablespoons of butter, melted; 1 lemon, sliced; Fresh parsley, for garnish; Cocktail sauce, for serving

Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp Recipe

Dynah Hagler Modified: April 19, 2024

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How To Make Old Bay-Seasoned Steamed Shrimp

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning
4 tablespoons of butter, melted
1 lemon, sliced
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Cocktail sauce, for serving

Instructions

Fill a large pot or steamer basket with water and bring to a boil.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated.
Place the seasoned shrimp in the steamer basket and cover.
Steam the shrimp for 5-6 minutes, or until they are pink and cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the steamer and transfer to a serving plate.
Drizzle melted butter over the shrimp and garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
Serve hot with cocktail sauce on the side.