Description
Golden Butter Shrimp is a rich, family-friendly twist on classic butter shrimp. Juicy shrimp are coated in a velvety garlic butter sauce balanced with sweetness, citrus, and a touch of spice—perfect over rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- Large Shrimp: 1 pound, peeled and deveined
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Apple Juice: 1/4 cup
- Chicken or Vegetable Broth: 1/4 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Red Pepper Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Fresh Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk apple juice, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil and half the butter to the skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour sauce mixture into skillet. Simmer until glossy and slightly reduced.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in remaining butter and red pepper flakes. Return shrimp and toss to coat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better sear.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing brown sugar.
- Do not overcook shrimp—they cook quickly.
- Add extra lemon juice for more brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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