Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp is the easiest low-carb weeknight or weekend meal! A garlic buttery sauce with a smack of chili will be on your mind for days after. Ready in less than 10 minutes, what could be better than this? Not much else!
WHAT TO COOK WITH SHRIMP
Whether you serve these as a quick, delicious appetiser or a light meal over rice or pasta, these drool-worthy garlic butter shrimp will leave you wanting more. There’s nothing quite like mopping up silky, garlic butter sauce with some fresh, warm homemade bread while sipping on a chilled glass of white wine. Well, fill that glass because we have created a chili garlic butter shrimp recipe you’ll be dreaming about for months.
There’s no denying it… with all of the shrimp recipes on Cafe Delites, the most loved recipes are the ones starting off with a good sear in a hot pan or skillet and swimming in a garlic butter sauce. Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi have proven to be reader favourites!
HOW TO COOK SHRIMP
The most important tip I can give you is to be organised before you start cooking! Having all of your ingredients on hand is crucial — as with most shrimp recipes, this one is FAST.
- I love using extra large or jumbo fresh shrimp (or prawns) for a juicy mouthful! It’s a huge bonus and one that will save you time if you can buy them ready to cook (peeled and deveined). I always keep their tails on for added flavour but you can remove them.
- Sear your shrimp in oil first to get some incredible crisp edges.
- Season them with salt and pepper. You can also add in paprika, garlic or onion powders, the choice is yours! For this recipe I like to keep it simple to really let the flavour of the shrimp truly shine.
- A splash of good quality dry white wine such as a good Pinot Grigio or a Sav Blanc to deglaze the pan is an optional addition and one I highly recommend when cooking this recipe. Those browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan are packed with flavour! They make a great addition to any sauce. You can use chicken broth instead if you wish.
Serve Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp over garlic butter rice, noodles or pasta, with soft white dinner rolls, Artisan bread or cheesy garlic bread and vegetables (roasted cauliflower, sautéed green beans, grilled asparagus).
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES
If you loved our garlic butter shrimp, check out our Creamy Tuscan Shrimp, Creamy Shrimp Piccata or Creamy Lemon Parmesan Shrimp for extra decadence. We promise you won’t be disappointed!
Chili Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ¼ pounds large shrimp prawns, shelled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 pinch coarse salt to taste
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced, or 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon dry white wine or broth about 2 tablespoons
- 1-2 whole red cayenne chili peppers
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side (until just beginning to turn pink).
- Quickly deglaze the pan with a splash of wine or broth (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter, garlic, red chilis and parsley. Toss shrimp through the butter sauce and cook for a further 30 seconds – 1 minute until the shrimp is cooked through (being careful not to overcook your shrimp).
- Immediately take off heat and serve.
Michael Stannard says
I have tried other garlic shrimp recipes, this is the best ever. I only had a pound of large shrimp 16 – 24 count but used the measurements in the recipe anyway because I was serving over pasta and wanted extra liquid. I have another meal for tomorrow so this is a winner on many levels. Appreciate the details you provide in your recipes. Look forward to making many more of your recipes.
Nahid Bin Zaman says
The chili garlic butter shrimp recipe looks incredibly flavorful. Do you have any tips for balancing the spice level?
Brividella says
Hi Karina,
Lovely recipes. Each and every one is a success. I adore your blog!!!
Would you be up for sharing some packed lunch recipes for super lazy super busy people looking for a healthy option to prepare for lunch (in no time) which is not the usual pasta or sandwich?
I would be immensely grateful
Luxury Real Estate Agents says
These chili garlic butter shrimp are a true delight for the taste buds! The combination of succulent shrimp, rich butter, and the kick of chili and garlic create a flavor explosion that is simply irresistible. The spicy heat from the chili adds a perfect level of warmth, while the garlic infuses each bite with aromatic goodness. The buttery sauce beautifully coats the shrimp, making every mouthful a savory experience. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, these shrimp are a surefire way to elevate any meal. Prepare to be impressed by the bold and delicious harmony of flavors in this dish
Karina says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the chili garlic butter shrimp! Your description of the succulent shrimp, rich butter, and the kick of chilli and garlic sounds absolutely delicious and is even tempting me to make them again!
Sidney Russell says
Thank you thank you, I wish I had found you and recipes sooner. Congrats on surviving one of the worse diseases that to this day is still no cure, that i am aware of., has been found.
Recipes are fantastic!!
Sidney
Karina says
Hi Sidney, thank you so much for your kind words and well-wishes! I am glad the recipes have turned out well for you also!
shaista says
Amazing