Description
A delicious and easy Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp recipe that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter with succulent shrimp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tiger shrimp (fresh or frozen, peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves garlic (fresh, minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, or chives for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a generous skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Push the shrimp to the side and add butter, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Return the shrimp to the pan, tossing them to coat in garlic butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve spooned over pasta, rice, or salad, drizzling remaining garlic butter over the dish.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using ghee or avocado oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic, butter, seafood, easy recipes, quick dinner
