Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp
Juicy and succulent shrimp are coated in a spicy garlic butter sauce that is both rich and tangy, with just the right amount of heat!
This spicy garlic butter shrimp is packed with bold and vibrant flavors. It’s quick, easy and requires a few basic ingredients.
Whether you are a shrimp lover or just looking to try something new, spicy garlic butter shrimp is a must-try dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Spicy butter garlic shrimp are perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings. They are incredibly versatile and can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. I love to serve these juicy garlic butter shrimp with crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce!
How Long to Cook Shrimp
The cooking time for shrimp can vary depending on their size. Here are some general guidelines for cooking medium, large, and jumbo shrimp:
- Medium Shrimp: Sautéing or searing medium shrimp may take 2-3 minutes per side
- Large Shrimp: Sautéing or searing large shrimp may take about 3-4 minutes per side
- Jumbo Shrimp: Sautéing or searing jumbo shrimp could take around 4-5 minutes per side
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Here is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make garlic butter shrimp. Refer to the recipe card below for details
Ingredients
- Shrimp: Large or jumbo, peeled and deveined raw shrimp. Fresh or frozen works
- Garlic: Finely minced fresh garlic. Add more or less as per preference
- Paprika: Paprika is used for the bright red color without adding much heat. Sweet, smoked or regular paprika works
- Red chilli flakes: Add as per your spice tolerance
- Butter: Cold butter is needed. Salted or unsalted works
- Lemon juice: This is essential to cut through the richness of the sauce
- Oil: Mainly used to sear the shrimp. Olive oil or cooking oil works
- Herbs: Parsley/cilantro/coriander work well
- Salt & Pepper: Add as needed
How to Make Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Prep: Peel and devein shrimp if the shells are on. Thaw if frozen. Clean with cold water and pat dry
- Marinade: Marinade shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika for 30 minutes
- Sear shrimp: Add shrimp to a hot pan in a single layer without overcrowding. Fry for 2 minutes per side. We will finish cooking it in the sauce
- Sauce: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and chilli flakes. Add cold butter, lemon juice and mix well
- Finish cooking shrimp: Add the seared shrimp back to sauce and toss until cooked through
- Garnish: Add a generous amount of fresh herbs
- Serving: Serve with salad, crusty bread or pasta
Substitutes
No paprika?
Use mild chilli powder
No red chilli flakes?
Use spicy chilli powder or cayenne
No lemon juice?
Use lime juice, wine or vinegar
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Video
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
This easy spicy garlic butter shrimp is packed with bold and vibrant flavors. It's quick, easy and requires a few basic ingredients. Whether you are a shrimp lover or just looking to try something new, spicy garlic butter shrimp is a must-try dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Servings : 2
INGREDIENTS
- 200g/0.5 lb shrimp (large or jumbo)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp paprika powder (sweet or smoked)
- 1 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp butter (cold; salted or unsalted)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parsley/cilantro/coriander
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP
- Remove the shells and devein the shrimp if necessary. Thaw if using frozen shrimp. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels or it might splatter oil
- Marinate shrimp with salt, pepper and paprika for 30 mins
- Mince 1 tbsp garlic and finely chop parsley or cilantro for garnish
COOKING
- On high flame, fry the shrimp in olive oil for 2 minutes (until almost cooked through). They will cook a little more when tossed in the sauce at the end. Shrimp cook really fast so be careful to not overcook them
- Cook in batches so the pan does not get overcrowded. Once done, set them aside for later
- Set flame to low, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds
- Add chilli flakes and sauté for another 30 seconds
- Add 1 tbsp cold butter and mix well
- Add lemon juice and mix well
- Next add in the seared shrimp and toss until cooked through
- Garnish with parsley/coriander/cilantro and serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious butter sauce!
NOTES
TIPS
- Be careful to not overcook the shrimp or it will turn dry and rubbery
- Jumbo shrimp tastes great as it can handle longer cooking time and rarely gets over cooked
- The marination is important or the shrimp will not taste seasoned as it’s a very short cooking time
- In case it’s too spicy, add additional butter to lower the spice
- Also pairs well with salad, grilled vegetables, pasta and rice
- Paprika: Mild chilli powder
- Red chilli flakes: Spicy chilli powder or cayenne
- Lemon juice: Lime juice, wine or vinegar
NUTRITION (per serving)
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 21.6gFat: 20.9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
277
% Daily Value*
Fat
20.9
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
214
mg
71
%
Sodium
852
mg
37
%
Potassium
203
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
21.6
g
43
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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