Description
A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp recipe featuring succulent tiger shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and parsley, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or impressive seafood appetizer.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the tiger shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
- Heat butter and oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter together with olive oil to create a rich base for sautéing the shrimp.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring you do not burn it to keep the flavor delicate and aromatic.
- Cook shrimp first side: Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are nearly done.
- Flip shrimp and add flavor: Turn the shrimp over, then add the lemon juice and red pepper flakes if using, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the shrimp to finish cooking.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chopped parsley over the shrimp, and serve immediately with lemon wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in a bit of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
