Buttered Shrimp
Description
Buttered Shrimp is a rich and flavorful seafood dish made with fresh shrimp cooked in a buttery garlic sauce. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for lunch or dinner — best served with steamed rice or bread to soak up all that savory, garlicky butter sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the shrimp: Clean and devein the shrimp. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
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Heat butter and oil: In a large skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat 🔥.
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Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and onions. Sauté until fragrant and slightly golden.
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Cook the shrimp: Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes or until they start turning pink.
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Add seasoning: Pour in soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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Simmer: Add a small amount of water and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and sauce slightly thickens.
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Finish and serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley, mix gently, and remove from heat. Serve hot ♨ with rice or toasted bread. Enjoy! 🍤
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 9g45%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 34g68%
- Vitamin C 6 mg
- Calcium 90 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can add chili flakes for extra spice or replace lemon with calamansi for a more Filipino flavor. Try adding a splash of white wine for a gourmet twist!
