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    Home » Recipes » Shrimp » Garlic Butter Shrimp

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    Published: May 7, 2022 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: January 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp is a rich, juicy, and garlicky flavored Italian seafood dish. It is usually prepared with shrimp, garlic butter sauce, spice powders, and fresh Italian herbs. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Garlic Butter Shrimp with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.

    I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to make the cooking process simple and clear. This Garlic Butter Shrimp is easy to make seafood dishes that can be served as an appetizer, or side dish for rice, or pasta for lunch and dinner.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp in a pan
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    • What is Garlic Butter Shrimp?
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Garlic Butter Shrimp?
    • Tips
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe video
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    • FAQ

    What is Garlic Butter Shrimp?

    Garlic Butter Shrimp is a flavorful shrimp dish made with a rich and luscious garlic butter sauce. While shrimp on its own has a unique flavor and taste, plenty of garlic and butter added to this dish makes it outstanding.

    It does not only taste delicious but it also can be cooked quickly in a few minutes. If you already have cleaned and deveined shrimps handy then it might take only under 20 minutes.

    Here in this recipe, I have marinated the shrimp with some basic seasoning, pan-fried, and then stir-fried them with garlic, butter, and some fresh herbs. I have also added some pepper flakes to make it slightly spicy. This Garlic Butter Shrimp makes a perfect dish to serve over rice, pasta, or fried rice.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients you will need to make this Garlic Butter Shrimp are handy and it should be easily available in most food supermarkets around. Let's check out what are they below.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Ingredients on a table
    • Shrimp - I have used extra large cleaned and deviened shrimp here, you can also use other types of shrimp
    • Seasoning Marinade - Ginger, garlic, pepper powder and chili flakes gives the best flavor and dish to your Shrimp
    • Flour - Coating the Shrimp with cornstarch delivers the juicy yet crispy shrimp after frying
    • Butter - I have used unsalted butter here but you can also use salted one but make sure to keep an eye while seasoning the dish with salt
    • Garlic - Adding lot of fresh garlic gives the fresh garlicky flavor to your dish
    • Fresh Herbs - I have used dried Italian herbs like basil and parsley leaves since that was handy to me but feel free to add fresh herbs that will elevate the dish to next level

    How to make Garlic Butter Shrimp?

    The recipe I have shared here is a Garlic Butter Shrimp made with a rich and appetizing Garlic Butter Sauce. It is one of the easy-to-make dishes that even beginners can easily try at home. And it requires only under 30 minutes to make this dish from scratch.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp in a pan

    Following are the high-level instructions to make this dish but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.

    • Marinate the Shrimp -In a bowl, add the shrimp, garlic, ginger, pepper powder, chili flakes, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well until everything coats on the shrimp. You can also rest the shrimp for 15 minutes, but here I have fried it immediately
    • Fry the Shrimp - In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and then add the shrimp one by one. And fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes
    • Flip and fry - Now flip and fry them until it turns golden in color. Make sure not to over fry the shrimp which makes them hard
    • Remove and reserve - Remove the fried Shrimp and reserve it for later use
    • Saute Garlic -In the same pan, add butter and allow it to melt. Now add the garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
    • Add fresh herbs - Add basil, parsley, chili flakes, and give a good mix
    • Toss the Shrimp - Now add the fried Shrimp and give a good mix
    • Garnish - Finally, add fresh coriander leaves and mix well. Now the delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp is ready for you to taste and enjoy
    • Serve - Serve this spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp as an appetizer or side dish for rice, pasta of your choice

    Tips

    • For best flavor and taste - Marinating the shrimp with basic spice powders gives the best flavor and taste to the dish
    • For succulent Shrimp - Do not over fry the Shrimp which makes them hard, so I suggest frying them for just 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a succulent and juicy Shrimp
    • Garlic Butter Sauce - The sauce made here for this dish has a slight heat which enhances the flavor of your seafood. You can also skip the chili flakes and make the classic version of Garlic Butter to enjoy the spice less version
    • Fresh Herbs - Even though I have added dried herbs here, you can also use fresh herbs if that's handy to you. And it gives a unique aroma and taste to your dish
    • Lemon - You can also squeeze some lemon juice that elevates the flavor and taste of the dish, feel free to use if you really like some zesty flavor to your dish
    • In Oven - You can also bake this dish in the oven, to make that combine butter, garlic, herbs in a bowl. Toss in the cleaned shrimp. Place the Shrimp in an oil greased baking sheet and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and garnish with herbs
    • Serving - Serve this Garlic Butter Shrimp as an appetizer, or side dish for rice, or pasta of your choice

    Storage Suggestions

    You can store this dish in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container. And make sure to warm it before enjoying it again.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Garlic Butter Shrimp as an appetizer or as a side dish with rice, or pasta of your choice. You can also serve this as a combo platter with roasted green beans, roasted broccoli, and similar other veggies.

    Related Recipes

    You can also find similar Garlic and Butter Recipes below and more at Italian Recipes.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe video

    I have also shared a detailed video of this Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a finger-licking dish at home. You could also find this recipe in story format.

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    Garlic Butter Shrimp in a pan

    Garlic Butter Shrimp

    Garlic Butter Shrimp is a rich, juicy, and garlicky flavored Italian seafood dish. It is usually prepared with shrimp, garlic butter sauce, spice powders, and fresh herbs in under 30 minutes. This Garlic Butter Shrimp is an easy-to-make seafood dish that can be served as an appetizer, side dish for rice, or pasta for lunch and dinner.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian, American
    Prep: 5 mins
    Cook: 20 mins
    Adjust 3 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb Shrimp, cleaned & deveined
    • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
    • 1 tsp Ginger Powder
    • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
    • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 3 tsp Cornstarch
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 2 tbsp Garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp Basil Leaves, dried
    • 1 tsp Chili Flakes
    • 1½ tsp Parsley, dried
    • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
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    Instructions
     

    To Marinate the Shrimp

    • In a bowl, add the shrimp, garlic, ginger, pepper powder, chili flakes, salt, and cornstarch
      shrimp with seasoning spices in a bowl
    • Mix well until everything coats on the shrimp. You can also rest the shrimp for 15 minutes, but here I have fried it immediately
      Marinating the shrimp in a bowl

    To fry the Shrimp

    • In a pan with medium heat, pour oil and then add the shrimp one by one. And fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes
      frying shrimp in a pan
    • Now flip and fry them until it turns golden in color. Make sure not to over fry the shrimp which makes them hard
      flip and frying the shrimp in oil
    • Remove the fried Shrimp and reserve it for later use
      golden fried shrimp

    To make Garlic Butter Shrimp

    • In the same pan, add butter and allow it to melt. Now add the garlic and saute until it turns aromatic
      sauteing the garlic with butter
    • Add basil, parsley, chili flakes, and give a good mix
      herbs and chili flakes in butter garlic sauce
    • Now add the fried Shrimp and give a good mix
      tossing the fried shrimp in sauce
    • Finally, add fresh coriander leaves and mix well. Now the delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp is ready for you to taste and enjoy
      garlic butter shrimp garnished with coriander leaves

    To Serve

    • Serve this spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp as an appetizer or side dish for rice, pasta of your choice
      Serving spicy Garlic Butter shrimp

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    Notes

    1. For the best flavor and taste - Marinating the shrimp with basic spice powders gives the best flavor and taste to the dish
    2. For succulent Shrimp - Do not over-fry the Shrimp which makes them hard, so I suggest frying them for just 2 to 3 minutes to achieve a succulent and juicy Shrimp
    3. Garlic Butter Sauce - The sauce made here for this dish has a slight heat which enhances the flavor of your seafood. You can also skip the chili flakes and make the classic version of Garlic Butter Sauce to enjoy the spiceless version
    4. Fresh Herbs - Even though I have added dried herbs here, you can also use fresh herbs if that's handy to you. And it gives a unique aroma and taste to your dish
    5. In Oven - You can also bake this dish in the oven, to make that combine butter, garlic, and herbs in a bowl. Toss in the cleaned shrimp. Place the Shrimp on an oil-greased baking sheet and bake it for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove and garnish with herbs
    6. Serving - Serve this Garlic Butter Shrimp as an appetizer, or side dish for rice, or pasta of your choice

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg
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    FAQ

    What is Garlic Butter Shrimp?

    It is a juicy, crispy, and succulent shrimp tossed in a rich and flavorful sauce. It is usually made with shrimp, garlic, butter, fresh herbs, and other seasoning ingredients.

    What can season shrimp with?

    You can season the shrimp with ginger, garlic powder, paprika, pepper powder, and similar spices.

    Can I add vegetables to make this dish?

    Yes, you can also stir fry your favorite veggies along with shrimp to make a perfect meal.

    Is Garlic Butter Shrimp healthy?

    Shrimp is a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Garlic butter is also rich in Vitamin A, E, and fats. So consuming them in moderate amounts once in a while makes a healthy life.

    What to serve with Garlic Butter Shrimp?

    You can serve this dish with rice, pasta, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.

    I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.

    If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

    Happy Cooking!

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