Steamed Shrimp Recipes

STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Add the onion, garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, and a bay leaf to a large pot. Add 4 cups of water or stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Once the water has come to full, roaring boil, remove it from the heat. Carefully add the shrimp and cover the pot with a lid. Set an 8-minute timer and allow the shrimp to steep in the pot. The shrimp is done once it is pink and opaque.
• Pour the contents of the pot over a colander, pick out the shrimp and set aside. Sprinkle the remaining Old Bay Seasoning evenly over the shrimp and serve alongside lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.

OLD BAY®-SEASONED STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring water, vinegar, and seafood seasoning to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add shrimp and stir.
• Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam, stirring once or twice, until bright orange in color, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

SPICY STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
• Place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. Do not submerge shrimp. Remove some water if necessary. Season the shrimp with Old Bay seasoning.
• Steam shrimp until pink.
• Eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.

STEAMED SHRIMP MARYLAND STYLE

Steps:

• 1. 1 pound of raw shrimp. rinse them in a colander. Shake off excess water.
• 2. Add 1 can of beer to the steamer in place of the water. If you are using a pot, pour the beer in the pot then add the steamer piece. Add shrimp in the basket of the steamer or steamer piece.
• 3. Add cut up Onion and 1/2 cup of Old bay Seasoning to the shrimp. stir and coat well. Cover tight with a lid. If you are cooking stove top. cook on medium. Cook until shrimp is pink.. When it is done, serve hot with cocktail sauce. YUM You can also add corn on the cob. (1/2 pieces) If you use larger shrimp, cooking time may vary. Always start off with thawed shrimp. It cooks evenly. Left over shrimp can be used to make great shrimp pasta salad.

OLD BAY® STEAMED SHRIMP WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan mix vinegar water and OLD BAY. Bring to boil on medium heat. Gently stir in shrimp then cover.Steam 2 to 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain well.Serve immediately or refrigerate until hungry guests arrive. Best served with punchy cocktail sauce and lively conversation.

STEAMED SHRIMP OR SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients (except shrimp) into a large saucepan. Make sure to first squeeze the juice from the lemons into the mix and then throw the rinds right in there too.
• Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat. Dump in the shrimp and cover the pan with a tight lid.
• After the shrimp have again begun to boil, allow them to go for two minutes, then, stir the shrimp briefly and replace the lid. Boil for three more minutes (shrimp should boil for five minutes, all total).
• Drain and place the shrimp into a large bowl of ice water if you want shrimp cocktail (or just serve them hot).
• If serving as shrimp cocktail, you can go ahead and peel the shrimp after they're cold, or, you can let your guests do it themselves at the table.
• Note: If you overcook shrimp, you will make them rubbery.

ASIAN STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar, and set aside.
• Arrange bok-choy leaves in the two compartments of a bamboo steamer; divide shrimp between the two layers, and cover. Set steamer over a wok filled with 5 to 6 cups of water; place wok over medium heat, and steam until shrimp are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a serving plate, pour the sauce over, and garnish with scallion. Serve immediately.

STEAMED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place a bowl of ice water in the sink. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook them 1 to 2 minutes until the outsides turn pink and they are cooked through.
• Drain the shrimp and transfer them immediately to the bowl of ice water. Drain them again. Peel and eat them immediately, or store them in an airtight plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• nutrition information
• Each (about 4-ounce) serving has:
• Calories: 120
• Protein: 23g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fat: 2g
• Trace Saturated Fat
• Cholesterol: 172mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 168