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How to Make Pan Fried Shrimp

Whip up this simple pan-fried shrimp recipe for a hearty tasty main dish with savory plump shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and tender white rice.
  • cook TIME 13 mins
  • prep TIME 12 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 492 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (15)

  • 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

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

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 492kcal | Fat 15g | Saturated Fat 4.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 289mg | Sodium 566mg | Potassium 822mg | Carbohydrate 51g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 4g | Protein 40g | Vitamin A 5685IU | Vitamin C 97mg | Calcium 167mg | Iron 4mg