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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Global Snacks/ Appetizers » Garlic Butter Shrimp

    Published: Jun 25, 2020 | Last Updated On: Jul 18, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp

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    Super easy to make party appetizer or side which gets done in under 10 minutes, Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a must-try dish. Made with few basic ingredients, these shrimps in butter and garlic sauce are a crowd-pleaser.

    Here are more Shrimp recipes, that will surely satisfy your taste buds – Shrimp Chow Mein, Shrimp Stir Fry, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Shrimp Quinoa Fried Rice, and Baked Garlic Parmesan Shrimp. 

    Close up shot of garlic butter shrimp.
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    About This Recipe

    Lemon Butter Garlic Shrimps are an easy to put appetizer that can be done in 15 minutes and is super tasty, spicy, juicy, and a crowd-pleaser.

    The garlicky lemony butter sauce is the show stopper and brings out the flavor of shrimps. If like me you also love garlic, this is the dish for you.

    You can serve it an appetizer or stir some pasta in the butter garlic sauce for a perfect quick dinner.

    It is my go-to recipe when I need to stir up something in a hurry or if I am hosting a party. Quick yet delectable!

    These butter garlic shrimps are spicy, just the right amount. Red chilli flakes add the adequate amount of heat to make this dish much more delicious

    I promise it will be devoured in no time and will surely satisfy your taste buds to the T.

    These Butter Garlic Shrimps are,

    • easy to make
    • an affair of 15 minutes
    • perfect to serve as an appetizer
    • made with limited ingredients
    • a great side dish for your brunch parties

    Ingredients

    Shrimps – You can use any shrimps to make this delicious dish. A good source of protein, you can include this in your everyday meals.

    Butter – This dish is loaded with butter and the taste it brings to the dish is delicious. Therefore, don’t compromise on this ingredient here.

    Lemon – Lemon juice adds that perfect amount of tanginess in this dish along when added to the buttery sauce. You can even use lime juice.

    Garlic – I love the flavor of garlic in this one, and that’s why I add a lot of it. It really brings out the flavors in this simple dish. Do not compromise on this one either.

    Red Chilli Flakes – To add that much need spiciness in the tangy lemon butter sauce, I have added some red chilli flakes. You can increase or decrease the quantity of red chilli flakes according to your taste.

    Other Ingredients – Other than these, you will need olive oil, cornflour, parsley, brine, salt, and pepper.

    Step By Step Recipe

    Heat a pan and add olive oil in it.

    Olive oil heating in a  pan.

    When the oil just starts to smoke, add the shrimps and let them sizzle for a minute.

    Shrimp added in the pan.

    Add garlic and cook for another minute.

    Garlic added in the pan.

    Add fresh parsley, brine from capers, salt, pepper and red chilli flakes and cook for 2 minutes.

    parsley, brine from capers, salt, pepper and chilli flakes added in the pan.

    Now add the butter, cornstarch slurry, and lemon juice and cook until butter melts and prawns are cooked well.

    Butter, cornflour slurry and lemon juice added in the pan.

    Mix lemon juice and garnish with more fresh parsley. Serve hot.

    Ready garlic butter shrimp garnished with parsley.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to cook shrimp perfectly?

    It is important that you cook shrimps perfectly, as it is easy to overcook shrimps, if you are not careful.

    Shrimps will have a pink exterior when perfectly cooked. Shrimps should be slightly opaque and white in colour.

    It should take 5-7 mins t cook the shrimp, depending on the size of shrimps you have bought. Once done, they should be pink in colour.

    How to make these in Oven?

    To make garlic butter shrimps in the oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

    Mix finely chopped garlic, fresh Parsley, brine from capers, salt & pepper, red chilli flakes, butter, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a bowl.

    Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and line shrimps on it. Drizzle the butter mixture over the shrimp and gently toss.

    Place the shrimps in the oven and bake for 8 minutes until pink and cooked. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

    Is it healthy to eat Shrimp?

    Shrimp contains a good amount of Cholesterol, but it is also low in calories and a great source of Vitamin D, B, and Omega 3 fatty Acids. Eating Shrimps in a Butter Sauce is not actually healthy, but you should eat everything in moderation. Right?

    What kind of Shrimps should we buy?

    I will recommend you to use medium-sized shrimps, but you can also choose other sized shrimps of your choice. Also if you can buy them peeled and deveined, so that you can quickly whip up this recipe.

    Can we use Frozen Shrimps to make this dish?

    Yes, you can use frozen shrimps. Thaw them to room temperature and then use them in this recipe.

    Serving Suggestions

    These garlic butter shrimps can be served as an appetizer or a side dish. Serve with a dip or mayonnaise or mustard. I love to make a nice Yum Yum Sauce serve with this dish.

    To make a complete dinner, you can stir in some pasta in the butter garlic sauce and add garlic butter shrimps and serve.

    These shrimps make a great combination with rice as well. You can stir up a quick dinner with shrimps on steamed or butter garlic fried rice bed.

    Serve it with mashed potatoes or toss it on a salad or with some grilled veggies

    Storage Suggestions

    You can refrigerate the leftover for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven for a minute.
    Use fresh herbs if possible to get the best flavors.

    It makes a lot of difference. If you can find fresh, green garlic, finely chop it and use it. Also if you are making garlic butter prawns in an oven, you line a few slices of lemon on the baking sheet. It gives a beautiful aroma to the dish.

    You can freeze these shrimp for upto 2 months. Thaw on the counter and then heat until warmed well.

    Garlic butter shrimp served in a pan.

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    Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is super easy to make party appetizer or side which gets done in under 10 minutes. Made with few basic ingredients, these shrimps in butter and garlic sauce are a crowd-pleaser. Here is how to make Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe.

    Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

    Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is super easy to make party appetizer or side which gets done in under 10 minutes. Made with few basic ingredients, these shrimp in butter and garlic sauce are a crowd pleaser. Here is how to make Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe.
    3.78 from 9 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Continental
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Equipment

    • Pan

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 20-25 Medium Shrimp (Cleaned and Deveined)
    • 3 tablespoon Garlic (Finely Chopped)
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Finely Chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon Brine from capers
    • Salt & Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
    • 2 tablespoon Butter
    • ½ teaspoon Cornstarch (Dissolved in 1 teaspoon water)
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
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    Instructions

    • Heat a pan and add olive oil in it.
    • When the oil just starts to smoke, add the shrimps and let them sizzle for a minute.
    • Add garlic and cook for another minute.
    • Add fresh parsley, brine from capers, salt, pepper and red chilli flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Now add the butter, cornstarch slurry and lemon juice and cook until butter melts and prawns are cooked well.
    • Mix lemon juice and garnish with more fresh parsley.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    If garlic greens are in season, add them for added flavour. Chop them fine before adding.
    Do not over cook the prawns other they will become chewy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 7.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Merlyn Shenoy

      June 28, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Neha, The Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe looks great. Can I substitute the Brine from capers with some other ingredient?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 05, 2019 at 4:25 pm

        Hi Merlyn, Thans a lot. You can replace it with some vinegar.

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