Making Garlic buttered shrimp couldn’t be easier. This recipe demonstrates the authentic Filipino method of preparing this popular dish. The outcome is satisfactory to us. The food is delicious and full of flavor. We savored it alongside freshly cooked white rice.

Unlike other recipes, this one uses shrimp with scales and head. This may seem strange to those who regularly purchase shrimp from the freezer section of the grocery store. Shrimp cooked in this way is actually rather popular in the Philippines and other Asian countries.

Why This Simple Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe Is Sure to Be a Hit?

On the menu today is a seafood dish that has always been a favorite of mine. Its adaptability, flavour, and ease of preparation make it our favorite. In addition to crusty bread, this goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or even as an appetizer. This meal will wow your taste buds and make you want more whether you love seafood or are just trying to spice up your weeknight supper routine. Come along as we get into the intricacies of making this mouth-watering meal.

This is Absolutely Spectacular. This flexible one-pan shrimp recipe is one of our best creations; it’s rich, flavourful, and tastes better than restaurant-bought garlic butter shrimp. Features a Protein that’s we Love. Shrimp is quick to prepare, has a lot of protein, and is lean. Shrimp is one of those dishes that, once cooked, makes you want to eat it more frequently.

Quite Simple to Prepare. Although it may sound elegant, cooking with seafood is actually rather simple. This garlic butter shrimp is perfect for those who are new to shrimp, just like our Mediterranean Shrimp.

Because of its mild taste and delicate texture, shrimp is ideal for highlighting the robust tastes of garlic and butter. Indulgent and reassuring, this pairing brings forth a perfect balance of delicious richness. In addition, this recipe is very adaptable, so you can use it for anything from fancy appetisers to hearty main dishes.

What ingredients are required to prepare this dish?

• Shrimp. We prefer to purchase shrimp in their frozen state as we do not reside in a region where freshly caught shrimp is easily accessible. Since it is frozen right after being caught, the quality is usually higher than what we have behind the seafood display.
• Unsalted butter. Shrimp with garlic butter would be incomplete without it!
• Garlic. It tastes great with shrimp. We believe that garlic and shrimp are the exception rather than the rule when it comes to certain ingredients.
• Squeezed lemon. Instead of using packaged lemon juice, use freshly squeezed juice whenever feasible. You won’t regret it, we assure you.
• Red Pepper. Just a pinch can rouse the shrimp without overwhelming it. Add more cayenne or red pepper flakes to taste if you like your garlic butter shrimp on the hotter side. To add some flavour without making things too spicy, try garlic butter shrimp with paprika.
• White Wine. Pick a dry white wine that goes well with butter garlic shrimp, and make sure it tastes nice enough to eat with. If you’d rather not use wine in your garlic butter shrimp recipe, you may substitute chicken stock for it.

• Fresh herbs. Avoid dryness at all costs. They won’t produce the same spectacular outcomes. If you want to take this dish to the next level, try adding some fresh parsley and a sprig of rosemary or thyme.

• Pick Your Side. No matter whatever side you choose—rice, pasta—you’ll be OK.

Recipe for Filipino-Style Garlic buttered shrimp

• Garlic butter shrimp served with lemon lime soda. Let’s talk about what’s in this dish for a moment. Garlic, butter, lemon soda, and shrimp are the only ingredients. Because of its importance, you shouldn’t overlook the lemon soda. This is a reference to carbonated soft drinks like Sprite, 7Up, Sierra Mist, and similar ones. This component is responsible for the dish’s sugary flavor. It goes nicely with garlic and butter as well.

• Rinse the shrimp thoroughly. After a good washing, trim the antennae as much as you can. After deveining, wash the pieces until they are clean. Rub it with the lemon soda marinade. First, we get a bowl, add the shrimp, and then we pour in the lemon soda. Allow it to rest for approximately ten minutes prior to cooking.

• Now made Garlic Butter Sauce. As the name implies, it is mostly made of butter and garlic. At first, it’s more of a base than a sauce. In most cases, sauces are prepared independently. Whenever you like, you can throw it in a dish, but only in its whole form. We make the sauce for the garlic butter shrimp while the shrimp are in the oven. To a large extent, the dish’s success is due to the sauce. Shrimp are essential because they add flavour to the sauce while it boils.

Returning to the procedure, we can proceed. As a first step in preparing the meal, whip up the garlic butter sauce. Add garlic to melted butter. Keep stirring occasionally until the garlic is lightly browned. Sauté the shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat, turning periodically, right away. Add some lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.

Garlic butter shrimp – what else goes well with them?

You can’t go wrong with rice and this Filipino dish. Over hot white rice, you’ll find garlic butter shrimp accompanied by a sauce. Because it is delicious on its own, you won’t need any dipping sauces or other seasonings to enjoy it. Toasted pieces of French bread are another delicious accompaniment.

• Rice. Garlic butter shrimp and rice is best served with a side of lemon rice, white rice, brown rice, or both. Top with shrimp and sauce. One great low-carb alternative is cauliflower rice.

• Dietary vegetables. Vegetables go wonderfully with garlic butter shrimp. This garlic butter sauce is absolutely delicious and would go perfectly with grilled broccoli, roasted broccolini, and air-fried asparagus.

• Bread. Elevate any evening to a gourmet level with a side of Rosemary Olive Oil Bread or No Knead Focaccia to soak up the cooking juices.

• Pasta. In terms of recommended accompaniments for shrimp, pasta is way up there. These shrimps would go wonderfully with a lemon pasta dish or a pasta primavera.

Pasta with Garlic and Butter Shrimp Recipe

You might try a different version that goes well with spaghetti. Use fresh shrimp without the head and shell, or use frozen shrimp without the head and shell; the recipe is the same either way. Make sure to follow the package directions for cooking the pasta first. We recommend linguine or spaghetti. Before you make the shrimp, put the cooked pasta aside. Repeat the process. Half a cup of white wine should be added at the end. Top it all off with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Distribute the prawns on top of the spaghetti. Tossing both in a skillet on the stovetop before serving is another option.

Suggestions and Tricks for Recipes

• Quicken the Process of Shrimp Preparation. When shopping for raw shrimp, make sure to get shrimp that have been deveined and are either peeled or have an EZ-peel label. This option is incredibly time-saving! The lack of deveining allows for a more rapid assembly.

• We are familiar with defrosting shrimp. Thaw the shrimp before cooking them in this dish if they are frozen. Get the shrimp out of the packaging. Set aside for approximately fifteen minutes in a big basin of ice water. Submerge in a colander to drain.

• Gather Your Materials. It doesn’t take long for this shrimp recipe with lemon garlic butter to get going. Everything you’ll need, including a large spoon and a plate to set aside after removing the shrimp from the pan, should be within easy reach of where you are.

• The Shrimp Must Not Be Overdone. Overcooking shrimp is the one surefire way to ruin it. When they get somewhat a bit shiny and curl up, they are ready to be used. You should be prepared because it will take less than 5 minutes.

The Best Way to Present

Arrange the buttered shrimp on a hot platter or in a small bowl for serving. Put the shrimp in an aesthetically pleasing arrangement once they’re cooked. After that, top them with the sauce that’s left in the pan. You can enhance the dish’s flavour and add moisture by doing this.

To make the buttered shrimp more appetizing, you can garnish it with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley. Another option is to garnish the shrimp with a few thin slices of lemon. If desired, you can squeeze the lemon juice over the shrimp for extra zest.

The accompaniments can be served separately from the buttered shrimp in their own bowls or plates. On the other hand, for a more communal presentation, you can put them all on one big plate. Before serving, make sure the buttered shrimp are hot for the optimum texture and flavour.

Buttered Shrimp Storage Instructions

First, bring the food to room temperature. Keep the shrimp in the fridge for no more than two hours to prevent deterioration caused by an increase in bacterial development. Put the buttered shrimp in a sealed container after it has cooled. To maintain the shrimp’s moisture and flavour while stored, be careful to retain the sauce with the shrimp. Put the sealed jar in the fridge after that. There, it will remain secure for two days.

To make the buttered shrimp taste even better the next time, just warm it up a little in a skillet on low heat. Reheating overcooked shrimp will result in rubbery texture, so be careful. Bring the meal to a simmer and cook until it’s heated through and the sauce is hot. Quickly reheat and serve with your preferred accompaniments. Some people even make buttered shrimp for dogs.

Conclusion

To sum up, garlic buttered shrimp is an exquisite dish that highlights the inherent flavour of shellfish by enhancing it with robust garlic, butter, and fragrant herbs. Enjoy it as a rich appetizer or make it the centrepiece of a Savory pasta dish—either way, it will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. So, get all your ingredients ready for a gourmet journey that will satisfy your hunger and captivate your senses. The enchantment of garlic butter shrimp deserves a toast.