Buttered Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined; tails may be left on)
• 4 tbsp butter (divided)
• 8 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste for sweetness)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (regular or light soy sauce)
• 0.25 cup water (or use seafood stock for a richer sauce)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
• salt (to taste; use sparingly because soy sauce is salty)
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 3 cups steamed white rice (for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with black pepper and, if needed, a small amount of salt. Set aside while preparing the sauce ingredients.

2. 2

   Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.

3. 3

   Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 1 to 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until the shrimp begin turning pink and opaque around the edges.

5. 5

   Turn the shrimp and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, just until fully opaque and curled. Do not overcook, or the shrimp may become rubbery.

6. 6

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Swirl the skillet or stir gently until the butter melts into the sauce and the sauce looks glossy and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness, pepper, or salt as needed. Remove the skillet from the heat as soon as the shrimp are cooked through.

8. 8

   Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed white rice, spooning the extra garlic-butter sauce over the top.

Notes

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Nutrition per serving

• main
• seafood
• shrimp
• quick meal
• stovetop
• saucy
• dairy-containing
• rice dish