🍤 Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp with Creamy Sauce

⏱️ Time & Yield

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Servings: 2–3

🧾 Ingredients

🍤 Shrimp

• 400g (14 oz) large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tail on optional)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🧈 Garlic Butter Sauce

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup heavy cream (or substitute with mango purée for a fruity twist)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

🌿 Garnish

• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
• Chili flakes
• Lemon wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the Shrimp

1. In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2. Mix well and let marinate for 10–15 minutes.

2. Cook the Shrimp

Option 1: Pan-sear

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp in a single layer.
3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.

Option 2: Grill

1. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
2. Grill over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Make the Sauce

1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic → sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
3. Pour in heavy cream (or mango purée).
4. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
5. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.

4. Assemble

• Spoon sauce onto plate
• Place shrimp on top
• Drizzle extra sauce
• Garnish with herbs and chili flakes

🍽️ Texture & Flavor

• Shrimp: juicy, slightly smoky
• Sauce: creamy, buttery, rich
• Balance: savory + slight acidity

💡 Pro Tips

• Do NOT overcook shrimp → becomes rubbery
• Use high heat → gets nice char
• Fresh garlic > garlic powder
• Add a bit of butter at the end for gloss

🔥 Variations

• Mango butter version → sweet + tropical
• Add white wine for deeper flavor
• Serve with pasta, bread, or mashed potatoes

💸 Selling Insight

• Fast cooking → ideal for quick service
• High visual appeal (perfect for reels)
• Low cost, high perceived value