Best 3 Easy Extremely Garlic Shrimp Recipes

**Garlic shrimp** is a popular seafood dish enjoyed worldwide. It is typically made with shrimp, garlic, butter, and a variety of herbs and spices. The shrimp are usually cooked in a skillet or sauté pan until they are pink and opaque. Garlic shrimp can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it is often paired with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

This article presents three delicious recipes for garlic shrimp. The first recipe is for a classic garlic shrimp dish made with butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice. The second recipe is for a spicy garlic shrimp dish made with chili peppers, ginger, and garlic sauce. The third recipe is for a creamy garlic shrimp dish made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. Whether you prefer your garlic shrimp classic, spicy, or creamy, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

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Garlic and lemon lend a pleasant flavor to these speedy sauteed shrimp from Sheryll Hughes-Smith of Brandon, Mississippi. "I like to serve them over wild rice mix from a box," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add the lemon juice; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, crushed away from skin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails in tact, ask for easy peels at your fish counter
2 teaspoons grill or steak seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves, a handful

Steps:

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

SIMPLE GARLIC SHRIMP

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If you like shrimp and LOVE garlic, I hope you give this fast and delicious recipe a try soon. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon caper brine
1 ½ teaspoons cold butter
⅓ cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, divided
1 ½ tablespoons cold butter
water, as needed

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Place shrimp in an even layer on the bottom of the pan and cook for 1 minute without stirring.
Season shrimp with salt; cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute.
Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, 1 1/2 teaspoon cold butter, and half the parsley.
Cook until butter has melted, about 1 minute, then turn heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 tablespoon cold butter. Cook and stir until all butter has melted to form a thick sauce and shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl; continue to cook butter sauce, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time if too thick, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Serve shrimp topped with the pan sauce. Garnish with remaining flat-leaf parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 188.1 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 243.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

Choose large shrimp: Larger shrimp are easier to peel and devein, and they hold up better to cooking.
Use fresh garlic: Fresh garlic has a much more intense flavor than jarred or powdered garlic.
Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will not cook evenly.
Cook the shrimp in a single layer: This will help them to cook evenly.
Don't overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp are tough and rubbery. Cook them just until they are opaque and pink.
Serve the shrimp immediately: Shrimp are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

This easy garlic shrimp recipe is a quick and delicious weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful garlic sauce that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve the shrimp with rice, pasta, or vegetables. You can also use the shrimp in tacos or burritos.