Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp
Description
Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp is a shrimp dish that uses medium-high heat to sear large, shelled shrimp briefly before tossing them in a sauce of melted butter, minced garlic, whole red cayenne chilies, freshly chopped parsley, and a splash of white wine or broth. The result is shrimp with a tender texture and an aromatic, mildly spicy butter sauce coating each piece. Cooking time is short to prevent toughness, ensuring a juicy and flavorful outcome.
The combination of garlic and cayenne provides a subtle heat that complements the richness of the butter and the fresh brightness from parsley. The wine or broth deglazes the pan to incorporate flavorful browned bits. This shrimp dish pairs nicely with garlic butter rice, pasta, or noodles, adding a buttery base that enhances the sauce. Accompanying it with fresh artisan or garlic bread and steamed or roasted vegetables like cauliflower, green beans, or asparagus makes it a balanced meal option.
To serve, remove from heat promptly to avoid overcooking and toss the shrimp through the sauce just before plating. The recipe’s notes suggest pairing ideas but no additional storage or reheating instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds Shrimp prawns, shelled and deveined, tails on or off, large
- 1 pinch salt to taste, coarse
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste, ground
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon white wine or broth about 2 tablespoons, dry
- 1-2 whole cayenne chili peppers red
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side (until just beginning to turn pink).
- Quickly deglaze the pan with a splash of wine or broth (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter, garlic, red chilis and parsley. Toss shrimp through the butter sauce and cook for a further 30 seconds - 1 minute until the shrimp is cooked through (being careful not to overcook your shrimp).
- Immediately take off heat and serve.
Notes
- Serve over garlic butter rice, noodles, or pasta to complement the shrimp's butter sauce.
- Pair with fresh artisan bread or garlic bread alongside roasted or sautéed vegetables such as cauliflower, green beans, or asparagus.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 932mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 203mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 924IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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