Juicy, tender shrimp infused with the irresistible aroma of garlic, this Garlic Shrimp recipe is pure perfection in every bite.
Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it is the kind of dish that feels indulgent yet effortless, perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners alike. Served with a crusty loaf of bread to soak up every last drop of that golden, garlicky sauce.
I love dinners that are fun and change from the routine, and this dish is not only super easy to prepare, less than 20 minutes, but also lets you dig in and soak up your bread, something we rarely do.
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But the best part is that the flavors are in a league of their own. The heat of the chili pepper plays with the butter and the garlic. A must-try recipe.
In this Article
- Why you will love this recipe
- What is garlic shrimp?
- Ingredients needed to make this recipe of garlic shrimp
- Equipment Needed
- How to make these delicious garlic shrimp
- Giangi Pro Tips
- What dishes can you enjoy with this garlic butter shrimp recipe?
- Variations and Substitutions
- Storing and Reheating
- Frequently Asked Questions
- If you enjoy this garlic shrimp recipe, you may want to try my other recipes.
- Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Why you will love this recipe
Takes no time at all, as it is ready in less than 20 minutes from beginning to end.
A few ingredients are needed, making it perfect for last-minute dinner plans.
It can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. The perfect party friend.
What is garlic shrimp?
It is this amazing butter oil sauce with lots of garlic and spicy chili, where shrimp are cooking to perfection.
A very popular dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an appetizer. Either way, do not forget to grab your favorite French bread to soak up all the juices.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe of garlic shrimp
This is a short introduction. The ingredient list is also brief. It includes essential items that you may already have in your pantry. Please read the recipe for complete instructions.
Shrimps: Large ones are best suited for this recipe. Ensure that they are all the same size for even cooking. Leave the tail shell on.
Garlic cloves: Minced and chopped. The smaller they are, the more readily they release their natural oils, giving your shrimp a fantastic aroma.
Red chili: adds a kick of heat to this dish. Mild or intense, I leave that up to you.
Olive oil: one of the ingredients to cook your shrimp in.
Unsalted butter: I always use unsalted butter in my cooking and baking to control sodium intake. Salted butter not only adds too much salt to your dish, but it also changes the flavor.
Parsley: Adds the finishing touch to your dish. Parsley pairs well with the shrimp and releases its oils into the buttery oil sauce.
French baguette: to soak up the butter, garlic, and chili. A must!
Equipment Needed
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How to make these delicious garlic shrimp
For all my recipes, please assemble all ingredients before starting to cook or bake.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- While the oven is getting hot, peel the shrimp, leaving the tail and first hard shell intact, and remove the interior black vein (deveining)
- Using individual gratin dishes, sprinkle the garlic and chopped chili into each dish. Divide the oil and butter among the dishes.
- Place the gratin dishes on a rimmed baking sheet to prevent spillage, then place them in the hot oven for about 6 minutes, until the butter has melted.
- Gently remove the baking sheet from the oven, and ever so gently glide the shrimps into the gratin dishes, being careful not to splatter as the oil is hot. Ensure they are placed on an even layer.
- Once each dish has the shrimp added, please return it to the oven for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and tender. The exterior will be a reddish color, and it is okay if the interior remains opaque. You do not want to overcook them.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle generously with the parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Giangi Pro Tips
- I am very diligent about removing all seeds from the peppers and any white-to-yellow interior membranes. This will give you a milder version of the pepper.
- Leaving the tail end intact, they are easy to eat with your hands.
- Be very careful when sliding the shrimp into the hot butter oil mixture so as not to splatter, as you can burn yourself.
- Place the gratin dishes in a rimmed baking dish to prevent any spillage.
What dishes can you enjoy with this garlic butter shrimp recipe?
You can enjoy your garlic shrimp as an appetizer; in this case, use fewer shrimp and then proceed with your dinner menu.
We enjoy eating it as a whole first course with crusty bread, but a hot bowl of rice makes it a heartier meal.
Green salad, spicy potatoes, or roasted rainbow carrots and broccolini are a few recipes that pair well with this garlic shrimp recipe.
Variations and Substitutions
Depending on how much heat you can handle, you can add one more chili to this dish. Remember that the deeper red the chili is, the hotter it is.
I am very diligent about removing all seeds from the peppers and any white-to-yellow interior membranes. This will give you a milder version of the pepper.
- I have substituted Fresno chile peppers for red chile when red chile is out of season.
- There is always jalapeno red pepper available.
- Your last resort is to use paprika. Add just a 1/8 teaspoon or less to each gratin dish, since it can be pretty powerful.
- Being French, I am partial to the baguette, and any opportunity to enjoy as much as I want, trust me, I am the first in line. And all that beautiful sauce is perfectly soaked up by the bread. However, ciabatta or a crusty loaf will make a perfect substitute.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice, optional, gives it a new layer of flavor. Be extremely cautious when adding to hot oil, as it tends to splatter.
- The leftovers can be warmed up and added to pasta, angel hair, or spaghetti, along with white wine and more parsley. This is a great way to create two different dinners with the same base dish. The chicken broth can substitute for the white wine, just in case.
Storing and Reheating
Store: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Bring back to room temperature, warm the oil and butter separately, and once warm, add the shrimp for a couple of minutes to heat through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are garlic prawns healthy?
Yes, they can be as they are a good source of lean protein, vitamins B and E, and minerals. The healthiness depends on how they are cooked and what they are served with.
What part of the shrimp do we not eat?
We do not eat the digestive tract, the dark vein, or the shell.
If you enjoy this garlic shrimp recipe, you may want to try my other recipes.
Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp, peeled and tail left intact, deveined
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 red chili, seeds removed and thinly chopped
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 French baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Sprinkle the garlic and chiles into four gratin dishes. Divide the oil and butter among the dishes.
- Place the gratin dishes on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and heat for about 6 minutes or until the butter has melted.
- Divide the shrimp among the dishes, carefully so as not to splatter the hot oil on yourself, and bake for five more minutes or until the shrimp are pink and tender.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Equipment
Notes
- I am very diligent about removing all seeds from the peppers and any white-to-yellow interior membranes. This will give you a milder version of the pepper.
- Leaving the tail end intact, they are easy to eat with your hands.
- Be very careful when sliding the shrimp into the hot butter oil mixture so as not to splatter, as you can burn yourself.
- Place the gratin dishes in a rimmed baking dish to prevent any spillage.
Nutrition
Giangi’s Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.
- Course: Appetizers, Fish, Dinners
- Cuisine: French
- Occasion: New Year
- Season: Fall, Winter
- Type: Affordable Gourmet, Under 45 minutes
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