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 another reader favourite Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi come to mind pretty quickly!
– 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 our 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 that get stuck on 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 or cheesy garlic bread, or vegetables (roasted cauliflower, sautéed green beans, asparagus).