{"id":4777,"date":"2020-05-12T19:36:19","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T19:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2020-09-10T12:25:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-10T12:25:55","slug":"how-to-cook-shrimp-on-the-stove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mijnnijmegenzuid.nl\/how-to-cook-shrimp-on-the-stove\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cook Shrimp on the Stove"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering how to cook shrimp? Here\u2019s a quick tutorial on how to saute shrimp on the stove: and it takes only 4 minutes to cook!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Are you a shrimp fan? Alex and I eat a mostly plant based diet, but we occasionally eat some seafood as well. And one of our very favorite choices of seafood is shrimp: for obvious reasons. There are endless ways to eat it (tacos, grilled skewers, with couscous), and the quick cooking time makes it perfect for weeknight meals. Cooking time 2 to 4 minutes? Yes, please! Easily the quickest way to cook shrimp is on the stove: it couldn\u2019t be simpler. Here\u2019s how to cook shrimp: our simple stove method, and a few other ways we like to eat it.<\/p>\n

Related: <\/strong>Broiled Salmon with Bourbon Glaze<\/p>\n

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How to cook shrimp<\/h2>\n

Cooking shrimp on the stove is one of the easiest ways to prepare it! You can cook shrimp on the stove peeled or unpeeled, whatever your preference! If you\u2019re using frozen shrimp, make sure it\u2019s fully thawed (see below). For this method, we\u2019ve used a simple blend of seasonings: minced fresh garlic and butter. It\u2019s simple, classic, and hits the mark every time.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to cook shrimp on the stove:<\/p>\n

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  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw it completely.<\/li>\n
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and mix it with minced garlic and salt.<\/li>\n
  3. In a large skillet, melt a few tablespoons butter. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until opaque and cooked through, turning with tongs.<\/li>\n
  4. Spritz with fresh lemon or lime juice (optional). Serve immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Scroll down<\/strong> for the full recipe!<\/p>\n

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    How to thaw frozen shrimp<\/h2>\n

    How to thaw frozen shrimp? There are a few different options: if you think ahead, simply place the frozen shrimp in the refrigerator overnight.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re using them the day of (which is what we normally do!), place the frozen shrimp into a large bowl with very cold water. Stir the bowl every 5 minutes to break up clumps of shrimp that freeze together. The shrimp should be defrosted in about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

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    How to buy sustainable shrimp<\/h2>\n

    Finally, a little note on how to buy sustainable shrimp. Alex and I try to buy sustainable seafood where possible. In researching\u00a0how to buy sustainable seafood, Alex and I have learned to look for wild-caught fish if possible<\/strong>. Also if you live in the US, look for US caught<\/strong> if you can. 90% of the seafood we eat in the US is imported. Imported seafood runs the risk of being overfished, caught under unfair labor practices, or farmed in environmentally harmful ways.<\/p>\n

    Also, how your fish is caught matters. Look for hook and line<\/strong> as one example of a sustainable gear type. Bottom trawling is considered the most destructive and least sustainable method.<\/p>\n

    Fresh vs. frozen shrimp: which is better?<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re wondering about fresh vs. frozen shrimp, frozen is okay too<\/strong>! A myth about fish is that \u201cfresh is best.\u201d As soon as an animal dies it begins to decompose; freezing suspends this process. If a fish is frozen when it was caught and stays frozen until it gets to your kitchen, it will be higher quality than a raw fish that has taken a week to get to your plate.<\/p>\n

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    How to serve sauteed shrimp<\/h2>\n

    Once you\u2019ve made the recipe below and cooked your shrimp on the stovetop, how to serve it? There are a multitude of ways to serve shrimp; here are some of our favorite ways to accessorize this recipe:<\/p>\n