This Costco Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe is an easy and quick recipe, which is made with garlicky shrimp. It’s the perfect 30-minute meal, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jump to RecipeCostco Garlic Butter Shrimp Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined uncooked medium shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
How To Make Costco Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Season and sear the shrimp: Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season them all over with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for 1 minute.
- Flip and deglaze: Flip the shrimp and immediately add the white wine, sliced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp have just turned opaque and the wine has reduced by about half. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cubes of cold butter and stir until they are completely melted, creating a smooth sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, tossing to combine everything. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- How to avoid rubbery shrimp? The key is not to overcook them. Shrimp cook very quickly. As soon as they turn pink and opaque, they are done. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to stop the cooking process.
- Why use cold butter? Adding cold butter to the pan off the heat helps to emulsify the sauce, making it creamy and glossy rather than oily.
- What kind of white wine is best? A crisp, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, or an unoaked Chardonnay is perfect for this dish.
- How to get the best sear on the shrimp? Make sure the shrimp are patted completely dry and that your skillet is hot before you add them. This helps them brown nicely instead of just steaming.
What To Serve With Garlic Butter Shrimp
This quick and elegant dish is incredibly versatile.
- Serve over pasta like angel hair or linguine to soak up the sauce.
- Spoon over a bed of creamy risotto or rice.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the garlic butter sauce.
- Pair with a side of steamed asparagus or a simple green salad.
How To Store Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Garlic Butter Shrimp Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 24g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes. You can substitute the white wine with an equal amount of chicken or vegetable broth. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.
Absolutely. Just make sure the shrimp are fully thawed before you begin. You can thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or place them in a colander under cold running water. Pat them very dry before seasoning.
The recipe has a very mild heat from the optional red pepper flakes. You can omit them for no spice, or add more for an extra kick.
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Costco Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes5
minutes360
kcalA quick and elegant shrimp scampi-style dish featuring tender shrimp in a rich garlic, white wine, and butter sauce, ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp kosher salt & 1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 1 minute without moving.
- Flip the shrimp, then add wine, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cold butter cubes until melted.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the shrimp; cook in two batches if necessary.
- Using cold butter and adding it off the heat is the secret to a creamy, emulsified pan sauce.
- Have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go, as this dish comes together very quickly.
- Fresh parsley and fresh lemon juice added at the end provide a bright finish that cuts through the richness of the butter.
