Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp is the simple low carb weeknight or weekend meal ! A garlic buttery sauce with a smack of chili will be on your mind for days after. Ready in less than 10 min !
what is the best way to cook shrimp ?
Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp There’s no challenge it… with all of the shrimp recipes on Cafe Delites, the most loved recipes are the ones starting off with a good scorch in a hot pan or skillet & swimming in a garlic butter sauce. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp & another reader favourite Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi come to mind pretty quickly!
how to make the best Chili Garlic Shrimp recipe
The most important tip I can give you is to be arrange before you start cooking! Having all of your ingredients on hand is determining— as with most shrimp recipes, this one is FAST.
- I love using extra large or huge fresh shrimp for a juicy taste It’s a huge bonus & one that will save you time if you can buy them ready to cook.
- scorch your shrimp in oil first to get some unbelievable crisp edges.
- Season them with salt & pepper. You can also add in paprika, garlic or onion powders, For this recipe I like to keep it simple to really let the flavour of our shrimp truly shine.
- A splashing of good quality dry white wine such as a good Pinot Grigio or a Sav Blanc to deglaze the pan is an optional addition & one I highly approve when cooking this recipe. Those browned bits that get stuck on the bottom of the pan are packed with flavour.
Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 pounds (600 grams) large shrimp (prawns), shelled and deveined, tails on or off
- Pinch of coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
- splash of dry white wine or broth (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1-2 whole red cayenne chili peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Step 1
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt & pepper to taste and sear for 1-2 min on each side.
- Quickly deglaze the pan with a splash of wine or broth, sweep up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter, garlic, red chilis & parsley. Toss shrimp through the butter sauce & cook for a further 30 sec – 1 min till the shrimp is cooked along.
- At Once take off heat & serve.
