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shrimp done perfect

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Joan Perry
Whitney, TX

I found this method of cooking perfect shrimp from watching the Barefoot Contessa on the Food Network.

(1 rating)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For shrimp done perfect

  • 1-2 lb
    raw shrimp
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • salt and pepper

How To Make shrimp done perfect

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees Coat shrimp with olive oil and spread on a foil lined cookie sheet that you have sprayed with Pam. Place shrimp on cookie sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Bake for 5 - 6 minutes or until shrimp is bright pink. "DO NOT OVERBAKE" or shrimp will be tough.
  • 2
    For a spicy shrimp, omit the salt and pepper and sprinkle with cajun seasonings. I use the cajun seasoning method when I make jambalaya.
  • 3
    You can use this in any dish that calls for shrimp.

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