Shrimp Boil with Garlic-Butter Sauce
A quick and flavorful seafood dish, this Shrimp Boil withGarlic-Butter Sauce combines tender shrimp with rich butter, garlic, and boldspices. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, it's ready in just 30 minutesand packed with zesty, savory goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 stick 100g unsalted butter
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 pack annatto atsuete powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp beef powder or beef bouillon
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 2.5 lbs shrimp cleaned and deveined
- ½ pc lemon for squeezing
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Cilantro chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pan or wok,melt the butter and heat ¼ cup olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in the annatto powder, paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, beef powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook for another 1 minute to bring out the spices.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Add the shrimp directly into the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Cook for about 5–7 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Do not overcook.
- Final Touches:
- Squeeze in ½ lemon for brightness. Toss again to coat evenly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
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Notes
Serve hot in a large tray or platter. Perfect with steamed rice, crusty bread, or eaten as-is with your hands for that seafood boil experience!