Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

5 from 8 votes

Quick stir-fried shrimp in garlic and butter

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: shrimp recipes

Servings:

Calories: 309kcal

Author: Daisy Merano

Melt the butter in a pan. Add the olive oil. Cook until the mixture starts to get hot
3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
Add the garlic. Continue to cook until the color turns light brown.
8 cloves garlic
Gently add the shrimp. Stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
2 lbs. shrimp with shell
Add the salt. Continue to str-fry for 2 minutes.
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Enjoy!

Clean the shrimp properly before cooking. Use kitchen shears or fork to cut along the back of each shrimp, starting from the head end down to the tail. This helps you pull out the black vein easily without removing the shell. Rinse them under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. If you're buying pre-cleaned shrimp, still give them a quick rinse to remove any residual grit.
Shell-on shrimp works best. Shrimp with the shell intact keeps the meat from drying out and helps trap the garlic butter around each piece. It also adds flavor while cooking and gives a more satisfying bite. If you prefer peeled shrimp, reduce cooking time slightly.
Use a wide pan. Overcrowding the shrimp will steam them instead of letting them sauté. A wide skillet helps keep the heat even and lets the garlic brown properly.
Adjust salt based on your butter. If your butter is already salted, start with less salt and taste before adding more. Shrimp also naturally contains sodium, so it’s easy to overdo it.