Best 3 Buttery Kimchi Shrimp Recipes

If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, buttery kimchi shrimp is an excellent choice. The combination of kimchi's tangy and spicy flavors with butter's richness creates a delicious and complex dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a mouthwatering plate of buttery kimchi shrimp on your table in no time.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERY KIMCHI SHRIMP

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Kimchi, a classic Korean dish of fermented vegetables, creates a subtle, funky sauce for sweet shrimp when stirred into melted butter. Some kimchis can be spicier than others, so taste yours before deciding if you want to add heat with red-pepper flakes. A good squeeze of lime juice just before serving gives the whole dish a bright lift and really brings it together, so don't even think about skipping it. Serve with sautéed bok choy or tatsoi on the side.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3/4 cup roughly chopped kimchi
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on (16 to 20 shrimp)
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 lime, for serving
2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
Flaky salt (optional)

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse the kimchi until it resembles a paste. Season the shrimp with kosher salt.
In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, ginger and red-pepper flakes, if using, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add half the shrimp to the pan in one layer and cook undisturbed until they just start turning pink about 1 minute. Flip and cook for about 1 minute more, then remove from the pan and set aside. They may not be fully cooked at this time, and that's O.K. Repeat with remaining shrimp and leave in the pan.
Add the reserved shrimp back to the pan with any juices that have accumulated. Add the kimchi paste and stir together with the shrimp until everything is well coated and the shrimp is cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat, squeeze with lime and scatter cilantro on top. Make sure to spoon the residual pan sauce on top and season with flaky salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 233 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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Garlic and lemon lend a pleasant flavor to these speedy sauteed shrimp from Sheryll Hughes-Smith of Brandon, Mississippi. "I like to serve them over wild rice mix from a box," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add the lemon juice; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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Delicious, satisfying, and oh-so-comforting garlic butter shrimp. Serve over rice or pasta.

Provided by Swanky Jay

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

½ cup butter
2 pounds frozen medium shrimp
2 tablespoons garlic powder, or more to taste
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic powder.
Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl to make a slurry. Pour into the skillet and stir until butter sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 203.3 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of kimchi. There are many different kinds of kimchi available, each with its own unique flavor. Try a few different types to find one that you like.
Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
Serve the shrimp immediately. Buttery kimchi shrimp is best served immediately, while it's hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Buttery kimchi shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The combination of the buttery shrimp and the tangy kimchi is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give buttery kimchi shrimp a try!