Easy Tiger Shrimp Recipe with Garlic and Butter Recipe
This Tiger Shrimp is succulent with amazing garlic and butter flavors. Enjoy it as an appetizer or toss it with your favorite pasta and some steamed broccoli for a complete meal! We’ll share with you some tips on how to cook tiger shrimp so it’s tender, plump, and juicy.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds tiger shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan or skillet. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds - 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste and sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side until it just begins to turn pink. Flip the shrimp to the other side.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer for about 1-2 minutes until the broth reduces by half and the shrimp is cooked through. The shrimp cooks very fast, so don’t let it cook for too long.
- Stir in the remaining butter, lemon juice and parsley and immediately remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve over rice or pasta with steamed veggies and garlic bread.