A quick and easy broiled shrimp recipe that’s ready in less than 20 minutes! Toss ’em into pasta dishes, salads, fajitas, or tucked into taco shells.
Why this recipe works
When I say broiled shrimp is easy to make, I mean it’s really easy. Toss them in some seasoning and a bit of oil, pop them onto a pan, and cook them under the broiler. That’s all there is to it. With broiling, the shrimp takes on a slightly crisp crust while the center stays juicy and tender. It only takes about 5-7 minutes for them to cook under the high heat.
There are so many different methods to making perfectly juicy, plump shrimp. It’s up to you whether you want to sautee them, grill them, or bake them. With the right prep, shrimp will come out exactly the way you want no matter which way you cook them.
Ingredients you will need
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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
SHRIMP – We like grilling shrimp or tiger shrimp for this recipe, but any large or extra large shrimp will work.
SEASONING – Realistically, you can season your shrimp however you prefer. A simple mix of Old Bay, onion powder, paprika, and garlic salt adds a nice amount of flavor. I always have a jar of homemade shrimp seasoning in the cupboard, which I can confirm is also amazing with this recipe!
How to Make Broiled Shrimp
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- Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a medium bowl, add all seasonings and olive oil, whisk until well combined.
- Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Pour seasoning mixture on top.
- Using gloved hands, toss and coat the shrimp with the seasoning mixture.
- Place seasoned shrimp on wire rack over prepared pan.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp has curled up and turned opaque.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Absolutely, however, you’ll want to thaw them before beginning. This way, all that flavorful seasoning doesn’t slip right off while cooking. To thaw shrimp quickly, place them in a sealed ziptop bag and submerge them in a bowl of cold water. Swap the water out as needed, about every 30 minutes or so, until thawed. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before beginning.
Shrimp does not take long to cook, which also means it can easily be overcooked. The shrimp will curl and turn opaque with pink and red hues when it is finished cooking. Overcooked shrimp tend to turn a whiteish grey and are rubbery in texture.
Store any cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheating shrimp can be tricky because you don’t want to overcook them in the process. I would recommend reheating them in a skillet over medium-low heat with a dash of oil until warmed through. The microwave tends to turn shrimp rubbery, so I would avoid that if possible.
Elevating the shrimp on a wire rack over a baking sheet improves the air circulation, which in turn, cooks the shrimp evenly.
Serving Suggestions
Broiled shrimp can be served as is appetizer style for parties with garlic butter sauce, cocktail sauce, yum yum sauce, or remoulade sauce. It’s also a quick way to make a batch for fajitas, burrito bowls, tacos, salads, or pasta dishes as you can easily switch up the flavor profile with different spices and seasonings. Enjoy!
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Broiled Shrimp
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- You can use frozen shrimp for this recipe, just be sure to thaw it first and pat it dry with paper towels.
- We like grilling shrimp or tiger shrimp for this recipe, but any large or extra large shrimp will work.
- Shrimp does not take long to cook, which also means it can easily be overcooked. The shrimp will curl and turn opaque with pink and red hues when it is finished cooking. Overcooked shrimp tend to turn a whiteish grey and are rubbery in texture.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. TIP – Elevating the shrimp on a wire rack over a baking sheet improves the air circulation, which in turn, cooks the shrimp evenly.
- In a medium bowl, add all seasonings and olive oil, whisk until well combined.1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Place shrimp in a large mixing bowl. Pour seasoning mixture on top.1 pound raw large shrimp
- Using gloved hands, toss and coat the shrimp with the seasoning mixture.
- Place seasoned shrimp on wire rack over prepared pan.
- Broil for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp has curled up and turned opaque.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Store any cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheating shrimp can be tricky because you don’t want to overcook them in the process. I would recommend reheating them in a skillet over medium-low heat with a dash of oil until warmed through. The microwave tends to turn shrimp rubbery, so I would avoid that if possible.
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