A rich, savory shrimp dish cooked in garlic, butter, pineapple juice, and lemon—perfect for a hearty seafood craving!
Cooking Tips:
• Avoid overcooking shrimp—they become rubbery when overdone.
• Use unsalted butter to control saltiness.
• Let the sauce reduce slightly to concentrate flavor, but not too thick.
Ingredients Tips:
• Annatto powder adds color, but you may omit it if unavailable.
• Fresh pineapple juice may be used for a more natural sweetness.
• Add chopped chilies if you prefer a spicy kick.
Garlic Buttered Shrimp
Arich, savory shrimp dish cooked in garlic, butter, pineapple juice, andlemon—perfect for a hearty seafood craving!
Ingredients
- 2 kg shrimp cleaned and deveined
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 head garlic minced
- 1 tbsp annatto powder
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 can 240ml pineapple juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
- Chopped green onion for toppings
Instructions
Cook the Shrimp:
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in annatto powder to color and infuse the butter.
- Add the shrimp and toss until it turns light pink.
Add Sauce & Simmer:
- Pour in the pineapple juice and oyster sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and mix well.
- Let simmer for 5–7 minutes until shrimp is fully cooked and sauce slightly reduces.
Garnish & Serve:
- Turn off heat and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or garlic rice.
