Garlic butter shrimp, a classic dish that integrates freshness, fragrance and tenderness, although its history is not as long as some ancient dishes, its charm has quickly swept the world. Back on the shores of the Mediterranean, in ancient Rome, garlic and butter were the spices used to cook seafood, and their combination gave the ingredients their soul. Today, this dish not only has a place in French cuisine, but also blooms on the table of Chinese, becoming a favorite of family gatherings and restaurant menus. As the Song Dynasty poet Lu You said: "New wine is intoxicating and easy to get old, and good flowers can't help but look at it." "Shrimp with garlic butter is such an unforgettable dish.
Cooking Steps:
**Bill of Materials**
- Prawns 300g (shelled and gutted)
- Unsalted butter 50 grams
- 1 head of garlic (about 20 cloves, minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (alternative: 1/2 tsp dried parsley)
1. **Wash the shrimp**: Wash the shrimp, blot the water with a kitchen paper towel, and set aside.
2. **Prepare garlic butter**: Soften the butter at room temperature, add minced garlic, salt and black pepper and stir well.
3. **Stir-fry minced garlic**: Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté over medium-low heat until half of the minced garlic is golden brown.
4. **Stir-fry the shrimp**: Add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly until it changes color, about 2 minutes.
5. **Add butter**: Spread the mixed garlic butter evenly on the shrimp and continue to stir-fry until the butter is completely melted and wraps the shrimp.
6. **Sprinkle the parsley out of the pan**: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, mix quickly and get out of the pan.
Tips:
- **Stir-fry garlic at low temperature**: Stir-fry the minced garlic first until golden brown but not mushy, which can release the garlic fragrance without producing bitterness and add flavor to the dish.
- **Butter Melt Wrap**: The butter melts at a lower temperature to coat the shrimp perfectly, locking in the original flavor of the seafood while adding a rich milky flavor and smooth texture.
- **Quick Cooking**: Shrimp should not be cooked for too long to keep the meat elastic and tender, and avoid becoming dry and hard due to overcooking.
When the shrimp with garlic butter is served, the golden yellow shrimp shimmer with an alluring luster, and the aroma of garlic and butter is intertwined, gently teasing the tip of the nose, as if you are in the gentle sea breeze of the Mediterranean. When you bite it gently, the shrimp meat is springy, the mellow butter and the warmth of garlic bloom in the mouth, and every bite is the ultimate spoiling of the taste buds. This is not just a dish, but an all-round feast of sight, smell and taste, which will make people have endless memories and will not be forgotten for a long time.