garlic prawns

How to Make Garlic Shrimp: A Complete Guide

Garlic shrimp is a quick, flavorful dish loved worldwide. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to master it.

Ingredients: 500g large shrimp (peeled and deveined), 6 cloves garlic (minced), 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley (chopped).

Steps:

1. Prep: Pat shrimp dry; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t brown).

3. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the pan, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

4. Finish: Toss in parsley, cook for 1 more minute. Serve immediately with rice or crusty bread.

Variations: For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes; for a lemony twist, squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving. This versatile dish works as an appetizer or main course, ready in under 20 minutes!