Description
This Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp recipe is an ultimate, flavorful seafood dish perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Succulent tiger shrimp are seared in a skillet with a buttery garlic sauce, enhanced by a touch of paprika, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Pat the tiger shrimp dry with paper towels, then season them evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika to enhance their natural flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- Sear the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink, opaque, and develop a light golden sear. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and Finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the garlic butter. Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes if using, and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 1 minute to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter tiger shrimp immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired. This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Perfect served over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- You can substitute regular shrimp if tiger shrimp are unavailable, though tiger shrimp provide a meatier texture and bolder flavor.
- Add a splash of white wine when sautéing garlic for extra depth and complexity in the sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter instead of unsalted butter.
