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The most common and delicious way to cook shrimp in the Philippines is by steaming it.
It’s simple but Pinoys like it because the shrimp’s flavor is glorified and they can use vinegar as a dip.
However, there are times when everyone is looking for something fancier and something apt for parties. This is when Garlic Buttered Shrimp Recipe comes into the picture.
It’s as simple as steamed shrimp, only, it has butter to add richness and there are cooks who put slices of garlic and chili pepper.
While steamed shrimp is also a party staple, this shrimp is a leveled-up version.
In this post we'll cover:
Buttered Shrimp Recipe Tips
It’s easy to cook Garlic Buttered Shrimp Recipe even with the addition of the other ingredients. Any home cook can do it because you just toss the butter and shrimp together in a pot or skillet.
You can also brown the butter first before putting the shrimp if you wish but putting everything together at once is alright.
Tip: check out these garlic presses to keep your hands clean while cooking
This is a delicious dish that will get you coming back for more. You can eat this as is or use vinegar dip like how eating steamed shrimp is done.
The best part is eating the aligue which is the fatty liquid from the head of the shrimp. You get this when you don’t overcook the shrimp.
Filipino Garlic Buttered Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kilo large Shrimps cleaned / washed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp butter or margarine
- 8 oz Sprite
- Salt and Pepper
- Chili Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Clean the shrimp before marinating it with Sprite in a pot.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter and cook garlic until it turns light to golden brown.
- Put in the shrimp with the lemon soda. The shrimp will turn orange and the liquid will evaporate.
- Add salt and pepper according to your taste.
- You can also garnish it with fried garlic.
- Serve while hot!
- Enjoy
Nutrition
Some people will not dare undercook the shrimp but for braver souls, this is better because of the aligue and the meat of the shrimp is more tender.
You can still cook it longer if you choose. It’s common to pair Garlic Buttered Shrimp with rice although for non-Pinoys, eating it with garlic bread or pasta might be better.
Make sure you prepare a lot of this because eating a few pieces is not enough. Prepare more if you’re eating it with others.
Also, cook the same day you bought the shrimps so it’s fresh. Don’t put it in the fridge because the quality of the shrimp will change.
Also read: want to try more seafood? Check out this Adobong Pusit recipe
Ever had trouble finding Japanese recipes that were easy to make?
We now have "cooking Japanese with ease", our full recipe book and video course with step-by-step tutorials on your favorite recipes.
