Description

This Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Succulent tiger shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, this dish pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Seasoning

1 pound tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the shrimp: Pat the tiger shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
Cook the shrimp: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Combine and finish: Stir in the lemon juice, then return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce to coat well, and cook for an additional minute to heat through.
Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus flavor.

Notes

Serve this garlic butter shrimp over your favorite pasta, steamed rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
For an extra flavor boost, marinate the shrimp briefly in a mixture of garlic and lemon juice before cooking.
If you prefer less heat, omit the red pepper flakes.
Use fresh shrimp whenever possible for the best texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American