How to Cook Shrimp in Microwave

Arina Habich

How to cook perfectly plump shrimp in the microwave!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Total Time 7

Course main

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 55 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

8 oz shrimp
2 tbsp Olive Oil
tsp salt
tsp Ground Pepper

Garnish

1 tbsp Lemon juice
parsley chopped

Instructions

First, measure out the shrimp and seasonings with the measuring spoons.
Then, transfer the shrimp to a large glass mixing bowl.
Next, add in the olive oil, salt, and pepper to the shrimp and toss to mix.
Lightly cover the bowl with a paper towel and transfer the bowl to the microwave.
Cook the shrimp in the microwave for 4-5 minutes at 70% power.
Carefully remove the hot bowl from the microwave and garnish the shrimp with lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Toss the shrimp to mix in the parsley well.
Finally, serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword 30 minutes meal, easy, microwave, seafood, shrimp

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