The Recipe · No.938 · Garlic Butter Shrimp

Garlic Butter Shrimp, and where to source it

Garlic Butter Shrimp — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Garlic Butter Shrimp American 5best2buy.com

Shrimp cook in about ninety seconds a side — get them out the instant they curl into a C, not an O. Overcooked they turn to rubber, and the garlic should go in late so it perfumes the butter without scorching bitter.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook8 min
Makesserves 4
CuisineAmerican
Cost$$$
Gluten-free
Contains  dairy · shellfish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Shrimp
Large, peeled and deveined, patted very dry so they sear instead of poach.
1.5 lb
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Butter
Unsalted, the body of the sauce. Finish with a cold knob for gloss.
5 tbsp
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Garlic
Lots of it, sliced or minced, added late so it softens without burning.
6 cloves
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Lemon
Juice to brighten the butter; zest for extra lift.
1 lemon
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White wine
A dry splash to deglaze and add acidity; stock works too.
1/3 cup
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Red pepper flakes
A pinch for gentle heat that plays off the garlic.
1/2 tsp
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Parsley
Fresh, chopped, stirred in at the end for color and freshness.
2 tbsp
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
One-pot
The Method
  1. Dry and seasonPat the shrimp bone-dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear fastSear in butter over high heat, about a minute a side, until just curled; remove.
  3. Bloom the garlicLower the heat, add garlic and pepper flakes, and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Make the sauceDeglaze with wine and lemon, simmer briefly, then swirl in cold butter.
  5. FinishReturn the shrimp, toss to coat, stir in parsley, and serve over pasta or bread.
The Toolkit

Skillet · Tongs · Citrus juicer

Straight Answers
Can you make Garlic Butter Shrimp in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Garlic Butter Shrimp? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Garlic Butter Shrimp ahead of time? — Partly

The components hold — prep the parts ahead and finish it close to serving for the best texture.

Is Garlic Butter Shrimp gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Garlic Butter Shrimp vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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