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 chile powder.
- Red chili flakes: Red pepper flakes.
- 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
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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