Recipes with Shrimp and Butter
When you have shrimp and butter on hand, a great meal is just minutes away. This versatile combination adapts to any flavor profile.
4 Recipe Ideas
Creamy Butter Shrimp
Shrimp cooked in a rich, creamy butter sauce with garlic and herbs.
Butter-Crusted Shrimp
Shrimp with a golden butter crust, baked until crispy and delicious.
Shrimp with Butter Sauce
Pan-seared shrimp finished with a velvety butter sauce.
Baked Shrimp with Butter
Shrimp baked with butter until melty, golden, and irresistible.
Cooking Tips
🦐 Shrimp
- Devein shrimp by running a knife along the back and pulling out the dark vein.
- Shrimp cook in 2-3 minutes per side — they're done when pink and curled.
- Don't thaw shrimp in hot water; use cold water or overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition: Low-calorie protein source with iodine and selenium. 3oz has 20g protein and only 84 calories.
Storage: Use fresh shrimp within 2 days. Frozen shrimp keeps for 6 months.
🧈 Butter
- Use unsalted butter for cooking so you can control the salt level.
- Brown butter in a light-colored pan so you can see the color change.
- Clarified butter has a higher smoke point and won't burn as easily.
Nutrition: Source of vitamin A and healthy fats in moderation. One tablespoon has about 100 calories.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 1 month, or freeze for up to 6 months.
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