Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a home-style seafood dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 526 kcal. Garlic Butter Shrimp is a classic Western seafood dish. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

526 kcal

Ingredients

  • Large Shrimp (Black Tiger or Baiwei shrimp recommended)
  • Salted-free Butter (Anchor brand recommended)
  • Garlic
  • White Wine (optional)
  • Lemon
  • Frying Pan
  • Kitchen Tongs

Steps

  1. Dehead and peel the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Use a toothpick to remove the digestive tract (vein), wash clean, and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  2. Minced the garlic and set aside.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add 10ml of olive oil.
  4. Add the shrimp to the hot oil and pan-fry each side for 1-1.5 minutes until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add the butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the garlic and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  6. If using white wine, add it at this point and simmer until the alcohol evaporates (about 1 minute).
  7. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the garlic butter sauce until evenly coated (about 1 minute).
  8. Squeeze in lemon juice and toss well. Turn off the heat immediately.
  9. Plate the shrimp and drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top.

Notes

Garlic Butter Shrimp is a classic Western seafood dish. The shrimp meat is tender and springy, wrapped in rich garlic and butter with a faint aroma of lemon. Rich in high-quality protein and providing energy from the butter, it is suitable for a quick nutritional boost. The method is simple, using only a few common ingredients, making it easy even for beginners. From prep to serving, it takes about twenty minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 526 kcal
Category: Garlic Butter Shrimp

Calculation:
Before cooking each time, determine how many servings you plan to make. One portion is enough for 1-2 people.

Portion:
- Shrimp: 8-10 pieces (approx. 200g)
- Salted-free Butter: 30g
- Garlic: 4 cloves (approx. 20g)
- White Wine: 15ml (optional)
- Lemon: 1/4
- Olive Oil: 10ml

- Do not overcook the shrimp, or it will become hard.

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