lemon garlic butter shrimp- An incredible taste combination of garlicky, buttery delight that is both elegant and quick to prepare in under 20 minutes! Baked Shrimp with a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce – this dish couldn’t be simpler, and you’ll be dreaming about this sauce! Perfectly soft roasted shrimp are smothered in a thick sauce that is ideal for mopping up with fresh crusty bread. Plus, the short bake time is unbeatable! A delicious supper necessitates the usage of a loaf of bread to wipe up every last sip of sauce off your plate… as well as the skillet… and any precious drips that made it to the table since each mouthful is much too tasty to be thrown out. One of those fantastic dishes is this Garlic Butter Shrimp. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp is a quick and easy supper that can be served over anything, with the best flavor combination! At least once a week, a large dish of Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp appears on our supper table. For a great meal, toss a handful of angel hair pasta into the lemony, garlicky, buttery sauce.
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Recipe for Oven Baked Shrimp with a Simple Sauce:
This dish proves that an amazing and wonderfully gratifying supper can be made with very little effort. This shrimp is full of bright, fresh taste, and the oven baked process ensures that your shrimp will have the perfect final texture. There’s nothing sticky or rubbery about these shrimp; they’re delicate, plump, and juicy. Just make sure you don’t overcook it. A number one essential to delicious shrimp, in my opinion.
Ingredients for Garlic Baked Shrimp Sauce with Lemon Butter:
- Large or jumbo raw shrimp will also work, however baking time may need to be adjusted slightly (give or take).
- Here, salted or unsalted butter will suffice.
- Garlic — for the greatest effects, use fresh garlic.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled lemon juice.
- seasoning with salt and pepper
- If you don’t like heat, leave off the red pepper flakes; if you do, add more.
- Fresh parsley will give color as well as a subtle herby flavor that goes well with lemon.
Tips And Tricks:
- The secret is to use shell-on shrimp, which give the meal a lot of flavor. Some individuals enjoy eating the entire shrimp, including the shell. Others, on the other hand, prefer to suck the sauce off before removing the shell and eating. I’m still not certain that eating the shell is a good idea, so I fried half the shrimp with the shell and tail on and the other half without. It provides you with all of the delicious tastes and a variety of shrimp to enjoy. Of course, you are free to do anything you choose.
- Toss the shrimp in a mixture of paprika and cayenne once they’ve been fully prepared. I prefer to use a lot of both spices, but adjust the cayenne pepper to your liking.
- Remove the shrimp from the griddle and pan sear it in olive oil till crisp on all sides, then remove it from the frying and add the garlic and butter. The key is to let the garlic caramelize gently in the butter. It’s important to avoid burning the garlic. Instead, the garlic should acquire a rich golden color and crisp up. It happens rapidly, so keep an eye on it to avoid it burning.
- As soon as the garlic is crunchy, add extra butter and the shrimp, mixing it all together with the butter. Simply squeeze in a bunch of lemon juice at this point…absolutely amazing. The shrimp are somewhat spicy and buttery, and the garlic…well, that just closes the deal. It’s rich, caramelized, and just a smidgeon crunchy on the edges.
Before Serving Sauces:
These sauces aren’t typical, to be sure. You may either prepare both or just the shrimp. But you know how much we love sauce over here, so the more the merrier.
The creamy lemon pepper sauce gives just enough tang, while the chili sauce provides a sweet and spicy aspect. Both are delectable and go well with the shrimp. Make one, both, or none of them… I do, however, suggest both!
Serve the shrimp over steamed rice and lemon wedges on each serving. Then pour in the sauces and any remaining lemon butter from the pan.
This tropical-inspired supper is ideal if you’re looking for a break from the cold.
Cooking Suggestions for Shrimp:
The most important thing to remember while cooking shrimp is to have all of the ingredients ready before you begin.
- It happens FAST once this lemon garlic butter shrimp dish gets going. Make sure you have all of the ingredients on hand, as well as any cooking instruments you might need, such as a large spoon and a large plate for when you take the shrimp from the skillet.
- What is the reason behind this? Overcooking shrimp is the only way to totally ruin it. They’re ready to use as soon as they become opaque and curl up a little. Make sure you’re prepared because it just takes 5 minutes.
Garlic Butter Shrimp on the Plate:
This is one of the most delicious shrimp dishes we’ve had in a long time! Here’s how to put it together:
Rice with Garlic Butter Shrimp Prepare a serving of brown rice (or this Lemon Rice!) and top with the shrimp and lots of the delicious lemon garlic butter sauce. Cauliflower rice is a low-carb alternative.
Shrimp in Garlic Butter with Veggies Vegetables can be roasted, steamed, sautéed, or grilled, then served alongside the shrimp. Pro tip: The garlic butter sauce on top of the vegetables is really delicious!
A delicious baguette with a nice crust. A couple slices to mop up the cooking liquid instantly elevates any evening.
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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
lemon garlic butter shrimp- An incredible taste combination of garlicky, buttery delight that is both elegant and quick to prepare in under 20 minutes! Baked Shrimp with a Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce - this dish couldn't be simpler, and you'll be dreaming about this sauce!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 3/4 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (or prawns), tails intact
- To taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, add more if desired
- 2 tablespoons of water
- Parsley, chopped, to serve as a garnish
Instructions
In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Cook until the garlic is aromatic (about 1 minute).
Fry the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, stirring once in a while. Cook for another 2 minutes on the other side, or until the pink is just beginning to appear.
Combine the remaining butter, lemon juice, and water in a mixing bowl. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter has melted and the shrimp are fully cooked (do not over cook them). Turn off the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings as required, adding extra lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preferences.
Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1-2 garlic cloves grated, and a sprinkle each of chili flakes and salt make a spicy chili sauce. If preferred, add 1/4 cup sliced pineapple.
Shell-on Shrimp: Use shell-on shrimp for the finest taste. You can either eat the shrimp or suck the sauce off the shell. Alternatively, you may eat the shell, however I prefer not to.
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