Old Bay Pan Fried Shrimp

Pan fried shrimp seasoned with bay seasoning, garlic, lemon juice, and chili pepper served in a bowl with chopped parsley being sprinkled on.

Old Bay Pan Fried Shrimp

Indulge in a flavorful delight with my Old Bay Pan Fried Garlic Shrimp recipe! This easy-to-follow pan-fried shrimp recipe features the perfect blend of juicy shrimp and zesty Old Bay seasoning, offering a Cajun-inspired dish that's sure to satisfy your seafood cravings.

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Worldwide

Keyword old bay seasoning shrimp, old bay shrimp recipe, pan fried shrimp recipe

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 4

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

1/2 lbs Shrimp peeled and thawed
3 Clove Garlic
1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Gather all the ingredients.
Grate garlic with a grater and set aside.
Prepare shrimp by deveining, peeling, drying off any liquid with a paper towel and transferring to a mixing bowl.
Combine Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper in a clean mixing bowl. Once combined, sprinkle onto prepared shrimp and mix until evenly coated.
In a fry pan, add cooking oil and bring up to temp on medium heat. Once up to temp, add in shrimp and cook for 45-60 seconds per side or until pink.
Once the shrimp is cooked, add in grated garlic and lemon juice. Stir until well combined and then transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with optional dried parsley flakes and enjoy hot!

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