Reheating Cooked Shellfish
Revive the succulent flavors of your favorite seafood with this foolproof guide to reheating cooked shellfish! Perfect for dishes like shrimp, lobster, crab, or mussels, this quick and easy recipe ensures your leftovers stay moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. Using a gentle stovetop steaming method with a splash of water or seafood stock, you’ll preserve the delicate texture of the shellfish while enhancing it with optional butter and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the ultimate solution for a perfectly reheated seafood meal that tastes just as good the second time around. Serve with your favorite sides or dipping sauces for a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cooked shellfish (e.g., shrimp, lobster, crab, or mussels)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)
- 60 ml Water or seafood stock
Instructions
1. Remove the cooked shellfish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to take off the chill.
2. Choose your reheating method. The stovetop steaming method is preferable for preserving moisture and flavor.
3. Stovetop Method: Place a skillet or shallow pan over low to medium heat.
4. Add 60 ml of water or seafood stock to the pan, along with 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (if desired).
5. Once the liquid begins to simmer gently, add the cooked shellfish to the pan.
6. Cover the pan with a lid and let the shellfish steam for 2-4 minutes, occasionally stirring to ensure even heating.
7. Check that the shellfish is warmed through but avoid overcooking, as this can make it rubbery.
8. Carefully remove the shellfish from the pan. Serve immediately with your favorite sides or dipping sauces.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
702 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1037 mg | 346% | |
| Sodium | 2949 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 101.8 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
