Easy & Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe

Garlic butter shrimp is a Western-inspired favorite, both elegant and incredibly appealing. With the distinctive aroma of garlic butter combined with the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp, this dish is not only easy to make but also perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. Let’s explore how to make simple garlic butter shrimp right at home!

1. How to Make Garlic Butter Tiger Prawns

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Fresh Tiger Prawns: 300g (choose large, live prawns for the best freshness)
• Unsalted Butter: 15g
• Olive Oil: 10ml
• Minced Garlic: 10g
• Grated Cheese: 3g
• Salt: ¼ tsp
• Ground Pepper: a pinch

Note: Select tiger prawns that have bright colors, are large, and are still lively to ensure the meat is firm and sweet.

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Prepare the Prawns

Wash the prawns thoroughly, trim the antennae, and remove the black vein along the back. Then rinse again with lightly salted water to eliminate any fishy smell. Use a knife to make a slit along the back of the prawn from the head towards the tail, but don’t cut all the way through (butterfly).

Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture

In a small bowl, mix together 15g butter, 10g minced garlic, 10ml olive oil, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Smooth garlic butter mixture in a small bowl

Step 3: Stuff the Prawns with Garlic Butter

Gently stuff the garlic butter mixture into the slit along the back of each prawn. Let the prawns marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Butterflied tiger prawns stuffed with garlic butter

Step 4: Cook the Prawns

• Using an Oven or Air Fryer: Arrange the prawns on a baking tray, slit-side up. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for about 10 minutes.
• Using a Charcoal Grill: Place the prawns on a grill rack over hot coals. Grill, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Garlic butter shrimp arranged on a baking tray in an oven

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Sprinkle a thin layer of grated cheese over the prawns after they are cooked. The finished garlic butter shrimp will have a distinctive aroma, with the rich garlic butter complementing the firm, naturally sweet prawn meat.

Finished dish of baked garlic butter tiger prawns

2. How to Make Garlic Butter Lobster

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Lobster: 1 (about 600g)
• Unsalted Butter: 20g
• Minced Garlic: 2 tbsp
• Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
• Shredded Cheese: 20g
• Salt, Pepper: a pinch

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Prepare the Lobster

Use a brush to scrub the lobster’s shell clean. Rinse thoroughly, then use a sharp knife to cut the lobster in half lengthwise.

Raw lobster cut in half lengthwise

Step 2: Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture

In a bowl, mix together 20g butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Garlic butter mixture for lobster in a bowl

Step 3: Season the Lobster

Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the lobster meat. Then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.

Step 4: Cook the Lobster

Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) for 10 minutes. Place the lobster halves in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes at the same temperature.

Garlic butter lobster halves baking in the oven

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Once baked, the lobster will have a rich garlic butter filling and a golden-brown cheese topping. You can add a few oregano leaves for extra flavor. Serve with a chili lime salt dip for an even more enticing taste.

Finished dish of baked garlic butter lobster with cheese

Conclusion

Garlic butter shrimp (or lobster) is an easy-to-make dish that offers high nutritional value and an unforgettable flavor. With the detailed recipe provided above, you can easily prepare this delightful meal at home. Try it out and share your delicious results with your loved ones!

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