2 Ways to Make Fragrant Garlic Butter Shrimp that Everyone Will Love

Prepare the ingredients

When you buy the prawns, use scissors to cut off the head of the prawn, cut along the back and slowly pull out the black vein, rinse with diluted salt water, then rinse again with clean water, and set aside to drain.

Peel the garlic, wash it with ginger, and finely chop.

Marinate the shrimp and make garlic butter sauce

Put the cleaned shrimp into a bowl and then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 2 tablespoons of crispy flour, then mix well to ensure the shrimp absorbs the seasoning and marinate for about 10 minutes.

To prepare the sauce mixture, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce into a bowl, then use a spoon to mix the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Sauté garlic and fry shrimp

Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 of the minced ginger and garlic. Stir continuously until the ginger and garlic turn golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

Utilize the garlic oil to fry the shrimp, add all the marinated shrimp to the pan, and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes before transferring to a plate lined with paper towels.

Shrimp with garlic butter sauce

Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter along with the remaining minced ginger and garlic into the pan and sauté until fragrant, then add all the fried shrimp and stir well for about 3 – 5 minutes.

After that, pour in all the prepared sauce and stir evenly, simmering over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens, then season to taste and turn off the heat.

Sprinkle a little ground pepper along with the sautéed ginger and garlic on top of the shrimp to enhance the flavor of the dish. The dish is now complete and ready to be enjoyed.

Final product

The completed garlic butter shrimp has a beautiful orange-red color and a fragrant smell that makes you want to eat it right away. The shrimp is soaked with spices and sauce, delivering a full range of flavors: sour, spicy, salty, and sweet. The dish paired with white rice is simply delightful.

Prepare the giant tiger prawns

First, use a scissors to cut off the head of the prawn. Then use the tip of the scissors to cut along the back to remove the intestinal vein, and continue to cut off the prawn legs.

Next, wash the prawns with diluted salt water, then rinse them clean 2 – 3 more times and drain them in a basket.

Prepare other ingredients

For garlic, we will peel off the outer skin, then wash it clean and use a knife to chop the garlic finely and put it in a bowl.

You should also pour the coconut water into a glass or bowl ready!

Shrimp in Garlic Butter Sauce

Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up and form small bubbles, then add 20g of unsalted butter and minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.

Use chopsticks to stir constantly for 3 – 5 minutes until the butter is completely melted and the garlic is fragrant and golden, then start seasoning.

Add to the pan a mixture of seasonings including: 50ml of fresh coconut water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, then continue stirring for 1 – 2 minutes until the seasonings dissolve before adding the shrimp.

Cook the shrimp on both sides for 5 – 7 minutes until they are evenly cooked and absorb the seasoning. Once the shrimp are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning before turning off the heat.

Finished Product

Place the garlic butter shrimp on a plate, you can add some boiled corn to enjoy with it! Fresh shrimp, with a crunchy and sweet meat, blends perfectly with the aroma of butter, garlic, and rich seasonings, bringing an irresistible delicious flavor.

It’s not only tasty but also simple, so remember to get into the kitchen and show off your skills!