Best 20 Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipes

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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.

SHEET PAN LEMON BUTTER GARLIC SHRIMP WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed 9x12-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
• Place asparagus on the prepared baking pan and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Arrange asparagus in a single layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 6 minutes.
• Remove from oven and place shrimp on one side of the pan. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and smoked paprika; toss until well coated. Place shrimp in a single layer next to the asparagus. Top asparagus and shrimp with cubed butter.
• Roast in the preheated oven until shrimp is opaque, about 6 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP FETTUCCINE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pan, melt together the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on one side, until just beginning to turn pink, then flip. Add the Holland House® White Cooking Wine and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the wine reduces by about half and the shrimp are cooked through.
• Add the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until the butter melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in ¼ cup chopped parsley.
• Toss the shrimp and sauce with fettuccine until well coated. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon of chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

PERFECT PAN-SEARED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• INSTRUCTIONS.
• Beat butter with fork in small bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon salt until combined. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over high heat until smoking. Meanwhile, toss shrimp, salt, pepper, and sugar in medium bowl. Add half of shrimp to pan in single layer and cook until spotty brown and edges turn pink, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; using tongs, flip each shrimp and let stand until all but very center is opaque, about 30 seconds. Transfer shrimp to large plate. Repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and shrimp; after second batch has stood off heat, return first batch to skillet along with flavored butter and toss to combine. Cover skillet and let stand until shrimp are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

OUR BACKYARD GRILLED GARLIC-BUTTER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place parsley and olive oil into a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Soak skewers in water during the last 30 minutes or so.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove shrimp from the marinade and thread onto skewers. Season generously with seasoned salt. Place parsley and remaining marinade in a grill-safe pan with butter and garlic.
• Grill skewers until shrimp are pink and firm, about 3 minutes per side. In the meantime, place the grill pan on the grate; melt and simmer the butter-parsley mixture until butter is just golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove shrimp from skewers and drop into the butter-parsley mixture. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP OR SCALLOPS IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium high heat.
• When butter begins to foam, add the garlic paste and shallot and saute for a minute or two, to soften a bit.
• Add the seafood of your choice: For the shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• For the scallops, saute 3-5 minutes, or until scallops turn opaque.
• Once the seafood is cooked through, remove to a plate and cover.
• Add the sherry to the melted butter and warm through for about a minute or two.
• Pour sauce over seafood, top with parsley, and serve.

LINGUINE WITH GARLIC-BUTTER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water and 1 tablespoon oil to a boil. Cook linguine in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and saute until shrimp turns pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add basil and garlic; cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Add butter and cooked linguine. Toss until butter melts, making sure to coat the linguine with the sauce. Remove from heat. Serve immediately.

GARLIC BUTTER SMOKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and drizzle with olive oil. Toss shrimp around in the bag to evenly distribute seasoning. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat a smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Add wood chips according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place butter in a microwave-safe dish and cook on high until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in lemon peel, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
• Arrange shrimp in even rows in a 8x10-inch aluminum pan. Place thyme sprigs between each row. Drizzle butter mixture over shrimp.
• Place in the preheated smoker and cook shrimp until firm and orange-pink in color, about 30 minutes. The internal temperature should be 120 degrees F (49 degrees C), about 30 minutes. Do not overcook as the shrimp will become rubbery. Serve immediately.

GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the butter with the parsley, basil, garlic and shallot and melt over low heat.
• Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
• Halve the shrimp lengthwise, leaving them attached 1 inch below the head (if the head is left on). Devein the shrimp and spread them open. Season with salt and pepper, then brush liberally with the herb butter.
• Grill the shrimp over a medium-hot fire, shell side down, until lightly charred, about 1 minute.
• Turn and grill the other side until lightly browned, about 40 seconds. Turn the shrimp again. Brush them liberally with more herb butter, sprinkle with rum and grill until barely cooked through and bubbling, about 1 minute longer.
• Serve at once.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH LEMON-GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Boil wine, vinegar and garlic in small saucepan until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, allowing butter to melt before adding more. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper. Add to skillet and sauté until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to plates. Drizzle lemon-garlic butter over. Sprinkle with lemon peel and chives and serve.

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients- cover and chill for 2 hours.
• Combine butter sauce in small saucepan over low heat until melted and well combined- can also be done in the microwave.
• Remove shrimp from marinade and grill until no longer pink and they turn an opaque color.
• For large shrimp this usually takes about 12-15 minutes.
• Serve with garlic butter sauce for dipping- YUM!
• The servings are approximate- as we have used this both as an appetizer and as a meal.
• Prep time is only good if your shrimp are already peeled/deveined- add additional time if you need to do this yourself.

GNOCCHI WITH SWEET BASIL PESTO AND GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine basil, 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, whole garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a blender; puree until pesto is smooth.
• Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add shrimp; cook and stir until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain. Mix pesto into gnocchi and serve with shrimp. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.

HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TRUCK SPECIAL (GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Add the shrimp to a gallon size ziplock bag or medium size bowl with the olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, flour, cayenne pepper and pepper. Toss well to combine, seal the bag or cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 2 hours or up 24 hours.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot use a slotted spoon to scoop the shrimp out of the marinade and into the hot skillet, season with salt and pepper. Make sure to scoop up all the garlic as well. Saute the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan leaving the garlic in the skillet.
• Add the salted butter and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or more or less to your taste) to the skillet. Cook the garlic in the butter until it begins to caramelize and turn golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, the juice of 1/2 a lemon and zest if using. Drizzle with the warm garlic butter over the shrimp. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve with steamed white rice, lemon wedge and a slice of pineapple, if desired.

BROILED GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat Aioli ingredients; set aside.
• Spray 18x13-inch rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Position oven rack 4 inches from broiling element. Set oven control to broil.
• In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes and 3 cloves chopped garlic. Brush baguette slices on both sides with about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture; place on baking pan. Broil 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until toasted. Transfer to serving bowl or platter.
• Add shrimp to same baking pan. Pour remaining butter mixture over shrimp; carefully toss to coat. Broil shrimp 4 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm; transfer to serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve shrimp with bread and aioli.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP WITH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add parsley and garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook until pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Drizzle with white wine and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Saute briefly until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes.

SHRIMP LINGUINE WITH BASIL-GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet.
• Add the shrimp and cook until just pink.
• Add the garlic, basil and butter.
• Saute just until butter is slightly melted.
• Add wine and bring to a boil then reduce and simmer just until slightly reduced and alcohol evaporates.
• Add cooked Linguini to pan and toss to coat.
• Garnish with fresh parsley.

GARLIC BUTTER AND SHRIMP FOIL PACKS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill.
• Place large sheet of heavy-duty foil or double layer of regular foil on work surface. Rub foil with a little olive oil.
• Arrange slices of polenta in center of foil. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In medium bowl, toss shrimp with melted butter, parsley, garlic and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Add shrimp on top of polenta, getting all the butter out of the bowl.
• Bring short ends of foil together, and fold twice to seal; fold in sides to seal, leaving room for steam.
• Place packets on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
• Remove from grill; unwrap and top with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

GARLIC BUTTER SPICE SHRIMP WITH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat mashed potatoes according to package directions.
• Cook garlic in butter on low heat for 1-2 minutes just until they release their oil. Add garlic and butter to a pot with chicken broth, taco seasoning, cumin, garlic, & the rest of the butter. Heat to boiling. Add shrimp & heat through.
• Spoon a mound of mashed potatoes high into the center of a soup bowl. Fill surrounding area with shrimp and broth. Serve with crusty french bread.

BEER STEAMED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat butter and garlic in Dutch oven over medium heat until sizzling and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
• Pour garlic butter into serving bowl and stir in lemon juice and hot sauce. Cover and keep warm.
• Fit Dutch oven with steamer basket, add beer, and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning evenly over shrimp and transfer to steamer basket.
• Cover and steam until shrimp are cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Transfer to serving platter.
• Serve with warm garlic butter for dipping.