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Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a classic Western seafood dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, cooked with minced garlic and butter. It offers a tender texture and rich garlic flavor. Simple to prepare, it is perfect for everyday home cooking.

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Large shrimp (Black tiger shrimp or White shrimp recommended)
  • Unsalted butter (Anchor brand recommended)
  • Garlic
  • White wine (optional)
  • Lemon
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Kitchen tongs

Quantities

Determine how many servings you plan to make before starting. One serving is sufficient for 1-2 people.

Per serving:

  • Large shrimp: 8-10 pieces (approx. 200g)
  • Unsalted butter: 30g
  • Garlic: 4 cloves (approx. 20g)
  • White wine: 15ml (optional)
  • Lemon: 1/4 piece
  • Olive oil: 10ml

Instructions

  • Peel the shrimp, leaving the tail on. Remove the vein using a toothpick. Rinse and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  • Mince the garlic and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 10ml of olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp. Fry for 1-1.5 minutes per side until they change color, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté over low heat for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • If using white wine, add it now and cook until the alcohol evaporates (about 1 minute).
  • Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the garlic butter sauce for about 1 minute.
  • Squeeze in lemon juice, toss to combine, and immediately remove from heat.
  • Plate the shrimp and drizzle with the remaining sauce from the pan.

Additional Notes

  • Avoid overcooking the shrimp, as they will become tough.

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