Garlic butter sautéed shrimp – This shrimp recipe is the real deal, a straightforward funky dish made of shrimp, garlic, wine, butter and a handful of spinach. A fuss-free dinner with the most indulgent result.
Why you’ll love this garlic butter shrimp recipe
This recipe comes together really fast. We start by marinating the shrimp briefly in a mix of grated garlic, some spices and oil. This way we’ll create a deeper flavor and elevate the whole dish in only 20 minutes to something truly exciting. Then we sear the shrimp, make the sauce, add spinach, and done.
When it’s finished, each bite will be loaded with layers of flavors. You’ll get some heat from the cayenne pepper, acid from the lemon, creaminess from the butter, a little fruity wine and lots of garlic!
Serve on a big platter or straight from the pan surrounded by fresh bread and a side salad. Delicious!
Helpful tips
This is an amazing weeknight dinner, a date night treat or something special for your next dinner party. You can serve it for 2 as a main course, or for 4 as a starter.
Let me guide you through the recipe with this step-by-step VIDEO.
How to store garlic butter shrimp
- Fridge: Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve leftovers over a salad or with pasta.
- Freezer: For optimal quality, use an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stovetop over medium heat.
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Garlic Butter Sautéed Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 ounces spinach
- 2 ounces unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- bread for serving
Instructions
- Grate the garlic into a medium bowl. Add shrimp, 1 tbsp olive oil, fish sauce, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and black pepper. Toss and set aside for 10 minutes. If you want to marinate them longer, no problem, transfer the shrimp to the fridge and chill for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- It’s important to prepare everything fast and cook over a high heat. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high. Place the shrimp in a single layer, sear for 1 minute. Flip and sear the other side, 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine, cook for 1 minute. Add butter, stir until melted. Then add spinach and toss until wilted, 30 seconds to 1 minute max. Turn off the heat. Finish off with lemon juice and black pepper. Serve!
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Delicious! Was looking for something fairly uncomplicated with some frozen shrimp I had and this was perfect – the broth was perfect with bread.
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for giving it a try and making!
I tried this instead of traditional Scampi and found quite bland. I had to add salt and even then –– it lacked something.
So sorry to hear you did not enjoy this recipe.
I’m sorry. The spice combination seems off. Too much salt and cumin, which totally overwhelmed the gorgeous shrimp. Sadly we couldn’t eat it.
Hi Vicky, so sorry you did not enjoy this dish, I wish I could help!
Our family LOVED this dish. So much flavor, I didn’t have coriander and we didn’t miss it at all. Can’t wait to make again and have plans to add clams and mussels too. Thanks for such an incredible dish!
Hi Michelle, I’m thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go!
Brilliant I I love the directions substitute it spices for what I had bone sucking sauce seafood seasoning rub whatever it was easy delicious thank you my husband thinks I’m a star
Yay!! It makes me so happy to hear that Mary Louise!
Came out just perfect!
Thanks Kenny!!
I can’t believe I got this much flavor out of such a quick & easy recipe. This dish is delicious, super quick to put together, and everyone loved it! Thanks so much!!
It makes me so happy to hear that Rebecca!