How to Cook With Precooked Shrimp
If cooking with shrimp is simple, then choosing precooked shrimp cuts the prep time down even more. Reheating precooked shrimp only takes a few minutes or you can eat it raw, making it a great meal option for busy evenings. Shrimp is low in fat and high in protein. According to Livestrong Daily Plate, a 3 oz. serving of shrimp yields 60 calories, 0 g of fat and 13 g of protein. Shrimp are high in cholesterol though, with one serving racking up 35 percent of your daily recommended allowance for cholesterol.
Easy Shrimp Cocktail
Step 1
Thaw frozen precooked shrimp overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Remove any remaining shells or tails from the precooked shrimp.
Step 3
Arrange shrimp on a platter or around a goblet.
Step 4
Mix up cocktail dipping sauce for the shrimp. Add 1 to 2 tbsp. of horseradish to one cup of ketchup. Add more horseradish sauce to the cocktail sauce if it is not as spicy as you would like it to be.
Step 5
Serve shrimp cocktail with lemon wedges.
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp
Step 1
Saute garlic in the olive oil using a non-stick frying pan over medium heat for one to three minutes.
Step 2
Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and additional seasoning if desired, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, basil, oregano or parsley.
Step 3
Toss the shrimp into the frying pan and fry for three minutes. The shrimp is already cooked and only needs to be reheated.
Step 4
Serve as-is or as a topping for rice or pasta. Additionally, skip step three and pour the sauce over cold shrimp. Serve as a cold appetizer.
Shrimp Scampi
Step 1
Saute garlic in 3 tbsp.of butter.
Step 2
Add minced garlic, lemon juice and white wine. Also add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3
Fry the shrimp in the mixture for three minutes.
Step 4
Serve shrimp scampi over a bed of angel-hair pasta or linguine. Shave Parmesan cheese over the dish and serve warm.
Things You'll Need
Non-stick frying pan
1 lb. of shrimp
Ketchup
Horseradish sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
Salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese (optional)
Rice or pasta
Tip
Try adding precooked shrimp to stir-fries, cold salads and noodle dishes.
Warning
Eating raw or undercooked seafood increases your risk of developing a food borne illness.
