Steamed Shrimp Recipe

"Here's a fun way to cook shrimp without all the hassle of a shrimp boil: trymy favorite steamed shrimp recipe! I've found that this method, a combination of boiling and steaming, results in succulent, Old Bay seasoned shrimp. It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish, without any special equipment - no steamer basket, no massive stockpot: just a pot and some basic seasonings. Add a simple salad or rice for the perfect easy dinner recipe!"

"Shell-on is best for steaming. The shell locks in moisture and flavor for steamed shrimp. The con? You have to remove it when you're eating, which can be difficult and messy. But it's absolutely worth it for the flavor! Look for deveined shrimp. Try to find shrimp that's already been deveined but still has the shell on. (If your shrimp are not deveined, here's how to devein shrimp.)"

An easy steamed shrimp method produces juicy, tender shrimp in about 15 minutes by combining boiling and steaming. The technique requires only a pot and basic seasonings and works with or without a steamer basket. Old Bay seasoning yields flavorful results. Total time is 15 minutes with approximately 3 minutes of actual cooking. Shell-on shrimp retain moisture and flavor, while deveined shrimp simplify eating. Tail-on shrimp and shell-off options are possible. Wild-caught or well-regulated farmed shrimp are sustainable choices. The method scales easily for larger batches, suitable for parties or quick weeknight dinners.

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