Description
Sizzling chili garlic butter shrimp delivers spicy Mediterranean coastal flavors with succulent prawns dancing in a fiery, aromatic sauce. Quick restaurant-quality seafood perfection brings bold garlic notes and zesty pepper heat right to your dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.25 pounds (567 grams) large shrimp prawns, shelled and deveined, tails on or off
Cooking Fats and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/16 teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
- 1/16 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) broth
- 1–2 whole red cayenne chili peppers
- ¼ cup (15 grams) parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal cooking environment for succulent seafood.
- Gently place the shrimp into the heated pan, ensuring each piece is seasoned with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sear the shrimp for a brief moment, approximately 1-2 minutes per side, watching for a beautiful golden-pink transformation that signals perfect doneness.
- Pour a small amount of broth into the pan, using the liquid to lift and incorporate the caramelized flavor bits clinging to the skillet’s surface.
- Introduce rich, creamy butter into the pan, allowing it to melt and create a luxurious base for the aromatic sauce.
- Mince the garlic and thinly slice red chilis, releasing their intense, vibrant flavors into the bubbling butter.
- Gently fold the shrimp through the chili-garlic butter sauce, ensuring each morsel is generously coated and heated through without becoming tough.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp, adding a burst of color and fresh herbaceous notes.
- Remove the skillet from heat immediately to prevent overcooking, preserving the shrimp’s tender texture and delicate flavor profile.
- Transfer the chili garlic butter shrimp to a serving plate, allowing the aromatic sauce to cascade over the perfectly cooked seafood.
Notes
- Quickly sear shrimp to prevent overcooking, ensuring they remain tender and juicy with a slightly crisp exterior.
- Use fresh chili peppers for an authentic, vibrant heat that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Select medium-high heat to create a perfect golden sear without burning the garlic or scorching the butter.
- Allow broth to help release delicious caramelized bits from the pan, adding depth and complexity to the sauce.
- Toss shrimp rapidly in the butter sauce to coat evenly and maximize the absorption of garlic and chili flavors.
- Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the shrimp at peak temperature and texture, preserving their delicate succulence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg