Steamed Shrimp

Name: Steamed Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small lemon, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 bay leaves; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound); Optional: seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Enjoy these tender steamed shrimp in any recipe calling for cooked shrimp: pasta, grain bowls, wraps, shrimp cocktail or shrimp salad.

Ingredients

1 small lemon, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (26-30 per pound)
Optional: seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Directions

Place lemon, onion, garlic and bay leaves in pan; add 1-in. water. Place steamer basket over water, making sure water is not touching bottom of basket. Bring water to a boil.
Add shrimp. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until shrimp just turn pink, 3-5 minutes. Serve hot or, if desired, immediately drop shrimp into bowl of ice water; drain.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked shrimp: 144 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.