Best 5 Shrimp In Garlic Butter Microwave Recipes
Shrimp in garlic butter is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, butter, and lemon juice, and it can be served over rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve for a party, shrimp in garlic butter is sure to please everyone at the table. The shrimp is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. Best of all, this dish can be made in the microwave in just minutes.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MICROWAVE SHRIMP IN GARLIC BUTTER
When I can catch it on sale, I love to pick up a big bag of shrimp and indulge myself. This is a great quickie meal that is good to have even when it's just you.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave butter 30 to 45 seconds on high until melted.
- Add garlic powder and parsley flakes.
- Separate shrimp: Place in a glass pie dish.
- Pour butter mixture over shrimp. Cover tightly with plastic.
- Microwave 5 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Stir every 2 minutes.
- Let stand covered 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Serve with rice or pasta.
OUR BACKYARD GRILLED GARLIC-BUTTER SHRIMP
Simple flavors... Grilled shrimp, finished in a basic, yet 'oh, so good' garlic and butter sauce. I am not a shells-on gal but they make heck of a difference. Pick them off the serving plate and enjoy! Get a napkin--you'll need it.
Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 2h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 155.7 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 704.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP
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
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
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
YES, YOU CAN.......MICROWAVE AND STEAM SHRIMP - LONGMEADOW FARM
You are never too old to learn new tricks. Sometimes I must appear as a gentle dog, I go along thinking that I can and will do some recipes that same ol' way, day after day, week after week. You know, you've probably been there yourself. One recent holiday, the statement turned out to be the truest statement that I have come to know. Well one of many true statements I have come to know....anyway, jumping back into the story.....I was buzzing along like a honey bee running back to the old bee hive stuck up inside the old shed, and blow me down with a piece of paper towel, I forgot to steam the shrimp! Our guests would soon be arriving, and they expected.....well....food. And lots of it too. All four burners were covered with various foods whistling away, and the oven was packed up like the attic after Christmas. I had 2 pounds of fresh shrimp that I had purchased the day before to be made....today! Was wondering for a moment what I should do. I could sit on them as a mother hen who is warming the underside her great berth, or, I could use the microwave. Nah. No. Nada. Not gonna do this. I don't want the shrimp to be like an old farm tire that has lost its usefulness. Ok. well, I'll try it. Holy confetti. Jumping Joe Flat. It worked! Euphoria set upon the house that stood on Longmeadow Farm and people started smacking their lips, yelping, and a joyous uproar could be heard from the house that special Holiday eve. Now, don't go saying you can't microwave shrimp, cause this might make you change your mind.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together butter, water, (or broth), seasonings, onion, and garlic if using, and pepper, in microwave dish/casserole dish. Heat this fluid/butter for 30/60 seconds on high. Take out carefully, and add shrimp, all in one layer. Add onion and garlic if using.
- Add extra ingredients if needed/seasonings.
- Set timer for microwave for 3 minutes, and cook. Make sure to use a plastic wrap to cover dish, venting on one side for air. After 3 minutes, check to make sure the shrimp are cooked through. If not put back into oven for 30 second intervals.
- Take out shrimp and set on top of crackers, add extra seasonings, and devour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 188.1, Sodium 209.3, Carbohydrate 1, Protein 23.1
Tips for Making the Best Shrimp in Garlic Butter in the Microwave:
- Use large shrimp. They will cook more evenly and retain their plump texture better than smaller shrimp.
- Peel and devein the shrimp before cooking. This will make them easier to eat and more aesthetically pleasing.
- Marinate the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking. This will help to infuse them with flavor.
- Cook the shrimp in a single layer in the microwave. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
- Cook the shrimp for the minimum amount of time necessary. Overcooked shrimp will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite sides. They are delicious served with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Shrimp in garlic butter is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The microwave makes this dish even easier to prepare, so you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy shrimp recipe, give this one a try.
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