Pan Fried Shrimp Recipe

Are you craving some scrumptious shrimp? Today’s pan fried shrimp recipe is here to help. It makes a hearty meal with juicy plump shrimp, refreshing vegetables, and fragrant white rice all on a single plate.

Other than shrimp, we also have a Pan-Fried Sea Bass Recipe that offers its own extraordinary flavors.

Is Pan Fried Shrimp Healthy?

Yes, our pan fried shrimp is good for your health. Here’s why:

The dish is packed with protein, with each serving containing a whopping 41 grams, most of that comes from the shrimp which is an excellent source of this nutrient.

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This dish is also extremely rich in vitamins A and C, providing 40% and 349% of your recommended daily intake, respectively. These impressive figures are the result of a hearty combination of carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli.

And though shrimp is known for being high in cholesterol, this isn’t something to worry about, because the main factor that raises our blood cholesterol levels is saturated fats, and not the cholesterol present in food.

That’s why with this recipe, we have kept those unhealthy fats at a relatively low amount of 4.3 grams per serving.

Ingredients You Will Need

The ingredients for this dish are easy to get, quick to prep, and simple to cook with. Let’s take a look at what we need to make it:

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• Shrimp: Of course, this is our star. Mouth-watering plump shrimp with a briny taste and meaty texture is hard to beat. When stir-frying the shrimp in this recipe, we add just enough olive oil and butter to make the shrimp tender and juicy.
• Veggies: The addition of carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and onions make our dish full of different flavors and textures. Carrot brings that slightly sweet taste, while broccoli carries fresh but earthy notes. Red and yellow bell peppers have a bright and fruity flavor, while onions add a pungent kick to the mix.
• Seasoning: To enrich the flavor of the shrimp and the veggies, we simply use salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning for a warm savory taste. A sprinkling of scallions and sesame seeds also gives our dish a delicious aroma.
• Cooked rice (to serve with this recipe): Fragrant white rice makes a wonderful complement to this pan-fried shrimp. You can also replace it with cooked brown rice or white quinoa for a higher fiber content and less calorie intake.

What to Serve with

Here are some recommendations for delicious dishes to go with our pan fried shrimp:

• Cabbage soup
• Pear juice

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How to Make Pan Fried Shrimp

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Whip up this simple pan-fried shrimp recipe for a hearty tasty main dish with savory plump shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and tender white rice.

- by Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina, 2022-08-11

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• cook TIME 13 mins
• prep TIME 12 mins
• total TIME 25 mins

• COURSE Main Course
• CUISINE American
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 492 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp (from 24 oz raw shrimp)
• 4 oz carrots (sliced)
• 4 oz broccoli (roughly chopped)
• 3 oz yellow bell pepper (sliced)
• 3 oz red bell pepper (sliced)
• 2 oz onion (sliced)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp garlic
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (divided)
• 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup scallions (diced)
• 1/2 tbsp white sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

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PREP:

1

For the shrimp:

- Cut off the heads and legs (leave the tails on for visual effect.)

- Peel off the shells.

- Remove the veins. Use a small knife to make a shallow cut along the back of each shrimp, then take out the vein with the tip of the knife or a toothpick.

- Wash them clean, then pat dry.

2

For the rice:

- Place the rice into a large bowl, add clean water, then give the rice a gentle massage to remove any debris or excess starch. Change the water a few times until it becomes clear.

- Drain your rice and place it in a cooker. For 1 part rice, add 2 parts of water (you can adjust the amount of rice and water based on this ratio), then press the cook button.

COOK:

1

Saute butter, olive oil, and garlic: In a skillet over high heat, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 2 tbsp garlic, then stir well for 30 seconds.

2

Add shrimp and seasonings: Add in 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning.

3

Stir to cook for 5 minutes, then transfer the shrimp to another plate.

4

Add the vegetables: Add to the same skillet 4 oz carrots, 3 oz red bell pepper, 3 oz yellow bell pepper, 4 oz broccoli, 2 oz onion, 1/4 tsp remaining salt, and 1 tbsp remaining butter. Saute over high heat for 3 more minutes.

5

Add the shrimp again: Put the shrimp back into the skillet, stir to cook for another 3 minutes, then remove from heat.

6

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped scallions and 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds on top of the shrimp mixture, then serve with 3 cups cooked medium-grain white rice.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Pan Fried Shrimp

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 492Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g

23%

Saturated Fat 4.8g

30%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 289mg

96%

Sodium 566mg

25%

Potassium 822mg

23%

Carbohydrate 51g

17%

Fiber 3g

13%

Sugar 4g

4%

Protein 40g

80%

Vitamin A 5685IU

114%

Vitamin C 97mg

118%

Calcium 167mg

17%

Iron 4mg

22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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