Quick Buttery Old Bay Shrimp
This quick & easy appetizer features only three ingredients and can be prepared in ten minutes. The combination of flavors is out of this world and will be sure to please everyone who is invited to eat!
Buttery Old Bay Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled deveined and cleaned, leaving tails on
- 6 tablespoons water
- 8 tablespoons salted butter divided
- 4 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
Instructions
- Once the shrimp have been cleaned, toss them in the Old Bay Seasoning to coat.
- In a medium saucepan with a lid, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the water, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp, stirring in gently until they are mainly in one layer in the pan.
- Place the lid on top and steam the shrimp for 3- 3 1/2 minutes (depending on size) or until the shrimp just turn pink.
- Remove the lid and drain the shrimp, then place in a large bowl.
- Toss with the extra butter, and sprinkle with additional Old Bay if desired.
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This recipe is a fantastic recipe to keep in your back pocket for last minute guests. It serves 10 appetizer sized portions or 5 dinner portions. As a dinner option, this would be delicious served with rice pilaf, sourdough/garlic bread and broccoli or a salad.
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