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old bay shrimp recipe
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Old Bay shrimp recipe is a quick and vibrant seafood dish perfect for weeknights. It combines succulent shrimp with classic Old Bay seasoning, harissa, lemon, and a crispy garlic-chili crunch, delivering a zesty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lb large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled, deveined, tails on
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 large lemon, zest and juice
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels for a good sear. Season lightly with 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, then toss with Old Bay seasoning until evenly coated and aromatic.
- Prepare Crispy Garlic-Chili Crunch: In a large, sturdy skillet, heat 0.25 cup vegetable oil over medium-low. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes; cook slowly, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove garlic/chili with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels to crisp. Reserve the flavored oil in the skillet.
- Prepare Lemon-Harissa Butter: Increase skillet heat to medium. Add 6 tablespoons unsalted butter and melt. Whisk in harissa paste, lemon juice, zest, and Old Bay seasoning until combined, vibrant, and fragrant.
- Sauté Shrimp to Perfection: Add prepared shrimp to skillet in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and coated with sauce. Shrimp should curl into a (C) shape.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer cooked shrimp to a warm platter. Drizzle remaining Lemon-Harissa Butter over shrimp. Sprinkle Crispy Garlic-Chili Crunch generously. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for a vibrant color pop.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp; remove from heat as soon as it turns pink and opaque to prevent a rubbery texture. Always pat shrimp dry thoroughly before cooking for better searing and flavor adhesion. For a healthier twist, use olive oil instead of butter and add fresh spinach at the very end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 225 g shrimp and sauce)
- Calories: 540 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg