Description
Indulge in the succulent flavors of Garlic Butter Tiger Shrimp with this ultimate recipe. Juicy tiger shrimp are seared to perfection in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, creating a mouthwatering seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasoning and Flavorings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear Shrimp: Pat dry shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil and butter until pink and golden.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter, then return shrimp to coat. Add lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Heat through.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Perfect served over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- You can substitute regular shrimp for tiger shrimp.
- Add white wine for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
