QiMeal
Pepper Shrimp
Pepper Shrimp · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 280 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
Juicy jumbo shrimp lightly poached in butter and water, then coated in a bold halo of freshly cracked black pepper and warm paprika for a simple yet intensely aromatic seafood dish.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 280
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 600 gJumbo shrimp
- 9 gGround black pepper, fresh
- 85 gButter
- 240 gCold water
- 4 gPaprika
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, lid, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, oven mitts, saucepan, sink, spoon, tongs
Instructions
- Season shrimp
Place shrimp, 1 1 or 2 tbsp black pepper and lemon juice in a saucepan. · 2 min
What to look for: Shrimp evenly coated with pepper
- Add butter and liquid
Add butter, water and half of the paprika. · 2 min
What to look for: Butter beginning to melt
- Bring to boil
Stir and cover pan. Bring to a boil. · 4 min
What to look for: Liquid bubbling actively
- Rest shrimp off heat
Remove saucepan from heat and turn shrimp over Let stand in hot liquid for 3 or 4 minutes. · 4 min
What to look for: Shrimp turning opaque pink
- Drain shrimp
Drain shrimp and transfer to bowl. · 1 min
What to look for: No excess liquid
- Finish seasoning
Add remaining pepper and paprika, mix well. · 1 min
What to look for: Spices evenly distributed
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 280 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 10 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: crustaceans, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Jumbo shrimp
- large shrimp: Reduce cooking time slightly for smaller shrimp.
- scallops: Cut large scallops in half for even cooking.
Ground black pepper
- white pepper: Gives a cleaner, slightly earthier heat.
- mixed peppercorns: Crush fresh for best aroma.
Butter
- ghee: Higher smoke point and nuttier flavor.
- olive oil: Use extra virgin for best flavor.
Cold water
- seafood stock: Enhances overall seafood flavor.
Paprika
- smoked paprika: Adds subtle smokiness.
- cayenne pepper: Use sparingly for heat.
