Shrimp in Buttery Garlic Sauce

Shrimp in Buttery Garlic Sauce

Shrimp in Buttery Garlic Sauce · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 420 kcal per serving · easy · 11 ingredients

Tender shrimp sizzle in a rich buttery garlic sauce with a bright splash of lemon and a gentle kick of heat, creating a luxurious yet quick dish perfect for spooning over hot pasta.

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Serves
4
kcal
420
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 60 gOlive oil
  • 80 gButter
  • 24 gGarlic cloves
  • 600 gShrimp
  • 30 gLemon juice
  • 8 gSea salt
  • 4 gPepper
  • 60 gDry sherry
  • 2 gRed pepper flakes
  • 10 gParsley
  • 400 gPasta (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients

    Gather all ingredients, mince the garlic cloves, chop the parsley, and place a large skillet on the stovetop. · 5 min

    What to look for: butter melted and foaming

  2. Heat fats

    Heat the olive oil and butter together in the skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy. · 2 min

    What to look for: butter melted and foamy

  3. Add shrimp

    Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp to the hot skillet, spreading the shrimp in a single layer. · 1 min

    What to look for: garlic fragrant

  4. Cook and season

    Cook, stirring constantly, then increase to high heat and add lemon juice, dry sherry, sea salt, and pepper. · 2 min

    When it is done: Shrimp should be opaque and pink, with an internal temperature of 63°C or 145°F.

  5. Boil and serve

    Bring the sauce to a brief boil, then serve the shrimp over hot pasta and garnish with chopped parsley. · 1 min

    What to look for: sauce bubbling

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal420
Protein32 g
Carbohydrates12 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat28 g
of which saturated10 g
Fibre1 g
Sodium820 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: milk, crustaceans, gluten

May contain: molluscs

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Olive oil

  • avocado oil: Good for higher heat cooking

Butter

  • ghee: Adds similar richness without lactose

Garlic cloves

  • garlic paste: Stir in quickly to avoid burning

Shrimp

  • scallops: Sear briefly to avoid toughness

Lemon juice

  • white wine vinegar: Use sparingly, more acidic

Sea salt

  • kosher salt: Adjust for grain size

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