An excellent appetizer for friendly gatherings is fried shrimp in a shell in a frying pan. A step-by-step recipe with a photo will tell you in detail how to cook them correctly so that the meat is not rubber, but soft and tender. Video recipe.
Fried shrimp in shell, in soy sauce, king, tiger, with spices, garlic, hot sauce, lemon … any of them are delicious, will surely please all guests and go perfectly with a glass of frothy beer. Shrimps are delicious without additional ingredients, and sophisticated gourmets recommend enjoying them as a separate snack. This healthy seafood is rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Shellfish contain a balanced composition of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and are well absorbed by the body. Among other things, shrimps are quick and easy to cook. Today we'll talk about one of the easiest ways to cook shrimp - fried shrimp in a shell in a pan. This is an insanely appetizing dish and somewhat exotic.
Such an appetizing seafood appetizer is the best addition to a glass of beer. Many fans of the intoxicated drink simply cannot imagine drinking it without being salty or spicy. And such shrimps on the table flavored with seasonings, having an interesting, original taste, will appeal to absolutely everyone. According to this recipe, they can be cooked not only in a frying pan, but also over a fire or grill. For example, during summer gatherings, you can cook such a dish instead of the traditional barbecue, which will bring great pleasure to your family and surprise your guests.
See also how to cook boiled dill shrimp.
- Calorie content per 100 g - 105 kcal.
- Servings - 1-2
- Cooking time - 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- Boiled-frozen shrimps - 400 g
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 0.5 tsp or to taste
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
Step by step cooking of fried shrimp in a shell in a pan, recipe with photo:
1. Put the frying pan on the stove, add vegetable oil and heat well. Send the shrimp to the pan. They do not need to be defrosted beforehand, because they will thaw right in the pan.
2. Turn on medium heat and cook the shrimp, stirring occasionally, until thawed. Then pour the soy sauce into the skillet and season the seafood with salt. Be careful with the addition of salt, though. the soy sauce is salty, and the recipe may not need salt at all.
3. Continue to fry the shrimp, stirring occasionally, over medium heat. Do this until they have absorbed all the soy sauce.
4. Then add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the skillet.
5. Stir the food and cook over medium heat for another 1 minute. Determine the degree of readiness of the shrimp at your discretion. Love heavily fried, keep them in the pan for longer. Prefer light frying, it will be enough to cook them for no longer than 10 minutes.
Serve cooked fried shrimps in a shell in a frying pan with a slice of lemon. And if you grease hot shrimps with butter, they will be more juicy. Although, if you wish, you can use them for preparing salads or appetizers.
See also a video recipe on how to cook fried shrimp with garlic.
