Garlic Soy Pan-Fried Shrimp
Juicy shrimp pan-fried in butter with soy sauce, garlic and lemon, ready in just 15–20 minutes. A bold, savory appetizer that looks elegant but is incredibly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz frozen shrimp thawed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- salt to taste
- seasonings of your choice (black pepper, chili flakes, paprika or your favorite seafood seasoning)
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then arrange the shrimp in a single layer and pan-fry them for about 3 minutes on each side, until they start to turn pink and lightly golden.
- Add the pressed garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt and your preferred seasonings, then continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the shrimp are evenly coated in the sauce.
- The shrimp are ready. Can you already smell that incredible aroma? This is truly “food of the gods” – an appetizer that will impress even the pickiest seafood lovers. Serve immediately and enjoy!