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• Why You’ll Love This Sauteed Shrimp Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Saute Shrimp
• How Long To Saute Shrimp?
• Storage Instructions
• What To Serve With Sauteed Shrimp Recipes
• More Juicy Shrimp Recipes
• Tools To Make Sauteed Shrimp
• Sauteed Shrimp (10-Min Recipe) Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

If you love quick and easy dinner recipes , you’ll wonder why this sauteed shrimp isn’t already on your dinner rotation. It has similar prep and taste to garlic butter shrimp or pan seared scallops , but even simpler to make, with fewer ingredients. Make this easy sauteed shrimp recipe your go-to for fast weeknight dinners or entertaining!

Why You’ll Love This Sauteed Shrimp Recipe

• Tender, juicy shrimp
• Bursting with flavor
• 5 simple ingredients
• On the table in less than 10 minutes
• Faster than baked shrimp
• Easy, healthy main dish on its own, or add it to other dishes!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for sauteed shrimp, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Shrimp – I used 31-40 sized large shrimp, but smaller or jumbo shrimp also works. Adjust cooking time if using different sizes. Peel, devein, and keep tails for flavor. I don’t recommend cooking frozen shrimp because they will release more water into the pan, which can dilute the flavors, so thaw them first if they are frozen.
• Olive Oil – You could also use avocado oil, or any neutral cooking oil you prefer.
• Garlic – For the best flavor, use fresh garlic. If you don’t have any, 1 teaspoon of jarred minced garlic or 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder will work fine.
• Spices – Paprika and crushed red pepper flakes add warm flavor and a kick of spice to the sauteed shrimp. A sprinkle of cumin also works nicely here if you want to add it.
• Lemon Wedges – Serving with lemon wedges is optional, but a squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish nicely.

How To Saute Shrimp

This section shows how to make sauteed shrimp, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Combine the spices. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Coat the shrimp. In a large bowl, coat the shrimp with the spice mixture and minced garlic.

1. Saute shrimp. Heat the olive oil in large cast iron skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook, flipping halfway through, until it’s pink and opaque. Serve sauteed shrimp with fresh lemon wedges, and a sprinkle of parsley if you like.

How Long To Saute Shrimp?

Saute shrimp for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.

Storage Instructions

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also repurpose them to make a creamy shrimp salad or shrimp avocado salad .
• Reheat: Gently warm in a skillet over low heat until heated through. Be careful not to overcook, or it will turn rubbery.
• Freeze: Let the sauteed shrimp cool completely, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, and transfer to airtight containers or zip lock bags for long-term freezer storage for up to 3 months.

What To Serve With Sauteed Shrimp Recipes

Now that you’ve made your shrimp, what are you going to serve with it? Here are some of my favorite ideas:

• Rice – Complete your dish with garlic butter rice or for a lighter twist, try cilantro lime cauliflower rice .

• Salad – A fresh mango salad or orange mandarin salad would pair well with this dish, or replace chicken with shrimp in a chicken Caesar salad for a complete lunch.

• Noodles – Serve sauteed shrimp atop your favorite pasta, baked spaghetti squash , or make quick zucchini noodles in the same pan right after.

• Veggies – Pair with air fryer green beans or roasted asparagus with lemon zest.

• Sauces – A tangy garlic butter sauce or a zesty lemon butter sauce makes the perfect dip for juicy shrimp.

More Juicy Shrimp Recipes

There are so many ways to cook shrimp! Here are a few other ways to try this seafood :

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp

Lemon Butter Shrimp

Greek Shrimp

Tools To Make Sauteed Shrimp

• Cast Iron Skillet – I’ll never need another! This one comes pre-seasoned and heats evenly.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 1 lb Large shrimp (31/35, peeled and deveined, tails on) ▢
• 3 tbsp Olive oil ▢
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced) ▢
• 2 tsp Paprika ▢
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) ▢
• Lemon wedges (for serving) ▢

Instructions

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1. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, spice mixture, and minced garlic. Stir until the shrimp is coated in the spices.
3. Heat the olive oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Saute for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
5. Serve sauteed shrimp with freshly squeezed lemon juice from the lemon wedges.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 pound shrimp, or 1/4 of entire recipe

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Keto Swaps For Breakfast

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Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

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Sauteed Shrimp (10-Min Recipe)

Make a juicy, easy sauteed shrimp recipe in just 10 minutes, with simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/sauteed-shrimp/

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (31/35, peeled and deveined, tails on)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
2. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, spice mixture, and minced garlic. Stir until the shrimp is coated in the spices.
3. Heat the olive oil in large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Saute for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp is pink and opaque.
5. Serve sauteed shrimp with freshly squeezed lemon juice from the lemon wedges.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/4 pound shrimp, or 1/4 of entire recipe

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)