How to Make Pan-Seared Shrimp with Peanuts, Black Pepper, and Lime

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Extra Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (½ tsp for pre‑salting, ½ tsp for spice mix)
• 1.5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (neutral oil for coating shrimp and sautéing spice mix)
• 2 teaspoons Coriander Seed (lightly crushed in mortar for citrus flavor)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 teaspoon Paprika (adds mild sweetness and color)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1.25 teaspoons Granulated Sugar (½ tsp in spice mix, ⅛ tsp for shrimp coating)
• 0.125 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (adds a hint of heat)
• 0.5 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons Roasted Salted Peanuts (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

1. Peel and Devein Shrimp

   Remove legs, peel shells using your thumb, cut off tails, then run a tip of a paring knife along the back of each shrimp to lift and pull out the vein.

   Time: PT10M

2. Pre‑Salt Shrimp

   Place the cleaned shrimp in a bowl, sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt, toss to coat, and let rest for 15–30 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

3. Prepare Spice Mixture

   In a mortar, combine 2 tsp coriander seed, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper flakes. Lightly crush until coarse, then transfer to a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

4. Dry the Shrimp

   Spread the salted shrimp on a paper‑towel‑lined plate and pat the tops dry with more paper towels.

   Time: PT2M

5. Oil and Lightly Sweeten Shrimp

   Drizzle 1½ Tbsp vegetable oil and sprinkle ⅛ tsp sugar over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Cold‑Pan Start – First Side

   Place the coated shrimp in a cold large skillet in a single layer. Turn heat to high and cook for about 3 minutes until the first side shows spotty brown color and the edges begin to turn pink.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

7. Finish Shrimp with Residual Heat

   Turn off the burner, flip the shrimp, and let the residual heat finish cooking for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

8. Remove Shrimp from Heat

   Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter to stop further cooking.

   Time: PT1M

9. Cook Spice Mixture

   Return the skillet to high heat, add 1 tsp vegetable oil, then add the prepared spice mixture. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and the garlic is cooked.

   Time: PT0.5M

   Temperature: high heat

10. Combine Shrimp with Aromatics

    Turn off the heat, return the shrimp to the skillet, add ½ cup chopped cilantro and 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss gently to coat.

    Time: PT2M

11. Finish and Serve

    Transfer the coated shrimp back to the serving platter, sprinkle 3 Tbsp roasted salted peanuts over the top, and serve with lime wedges.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g