Garlic shrimp in 15 minutes.

Garlic shrimp made in 15 minutes.
A quick, zesty flavoursome shrimp recipe with garlic, pepper and lime will give this seafood dish mild heat and tang.
Adding a little sweetness at the end cuts down the sharpness of the lemons and helps the two main ingredients(lemon juice and garlic) enhance the shrimp’s taste.

Flavours of garlic shrimp.

The main ingredients in making this shrimp dish are garlic, lemon and pepper.

The garlic results in sharp aromatic flavours and the lemon juice should be just enough to add a tang.
The pepper in this shrimp recipe should be adequate enough to give a hint of heat.
Once the shrimp is marinated they are then sauteed with butter, and the result is a simple shrimp dish that is super easy to make.
This shrimp dish packs the necessary flavours to make it addictive.

Meal ideas for garlic shrimp recipe.

• Toss them with some garlic oil-infused noodles.
• Make a lemon pepper pasta dish.
• Make skewers and grill them.
• Toss them with your favourite salad.
• Serve with garlic bread.
• Serve with a bowl of garlic butter mushroom.

• Serve with any type of rice dish.
  • Teriyaki chicken fried rice.
  • Coconut rice.
  • Chicken fried rice.

FAQs for garlic shrimp recipe.

• Can I use frozen shrimp?
  • Yes, you can use frozen shrimp.

• How do I clean and devein fresh shrimp with the shell on?
  • Use my guide on how to clean and devein shrimp post to learn how.

• Can I make the garlic shrimp ahead of time?
  • Yes, you can make this peppery shrimp recipe a few hours earlier and slightly warm it or serve it as a cold starter.
• What can I do if I add too much lemon and the shrimp turns too sour?
  • Adding too much lemon can really throw off the flavour of this shrimp dish, only add the recommended amount.

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recipe overview of garlic shrimp recipe

Ingredients to make garlic shrimp recipe.

To make this easy appetizer shrimp recipe, you will need 9 ingredients.

These are basic pantry ingredients. The key ingredients are seasonings which vary from lemon to garlic to salty.

Though basic, they do provide the necessary backdrop to highlight everything you love about these garlic shrimp.

• Shrimp cleaned and deveined, tail on.
• Flour
• Pepper powder
• Garlic powder(or 2 cloves of garlic minced)
• Salt
• Butter
• Lemon juice
• Lemon zest
• Sugar

How to make garlic shrimp in 15 minutes.

Clean, and devein the shrimp.
Remove any excess water from the shrimp. Add flour(3 tbsp), pepper(1 tsp), garlic powder(1 tsp or 3 cloves of minced garlic), and salt(1/4 teaspoon) to a large bowl.

Add the shrimp to the ingredients and coat them thoroughly.

Set the coated shrimp aside to marinate.
Place pan over low medium fire and add the butter(3tbsp)let the butter melt.
Add the prawns and saute them over low-medium heat.
Pour in the lemon juice(2 tbsp)and continue cooking the shrimp in butter.

Add the lemon zest(1/4 tsp), and sugar(1 tsp).
Saute with the shrimp. less than two minutes for each side to avoid them turning rubbery.
Serve immediately.