Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)
Greetings! Christmas is around the corner and if you are like me, you are running around like a headless chicken to get the last of the Christmas presents. This leaves very little time to cook. So when it comes to a holiday party, I want something that everyone will love without me spending too much time in the kitchen. My favorite go-to recipe this time of year is garlic butter shrimp.
This simple garlic butter shrimp recipe or tôm xào bơ tỏi is whole shrimp pan-fried in melted butter, Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Lemon Pepper seasoning, garlic and sugar. You can substitute paprika with ground cayenne pepper, none of which is too spicy.
All the seasonings in this recipe (Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning and Lemon Pepper Seasoning) all has salt in them so the recipe below simply uses a little of each.
For this recipe, I like to use whole shrimp with peel and tail. This all stemmed from laziness. Over time I developed a love for the crispy tail and skin. Plus, that’s where all the flavor is. I would buy large whole shrimp, devein them with a toothpick then wash them thoroughly before cooking. For those who don’t like the peel and tail, you can use the already prepped shrimp that comes in the frozen aisle of the grocery store. They come already deveined and peeled, which makes the cooking process even faster.
Recipe below. Enjoy!
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tom Xao Bo Toi)
Serves 2-3
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (size 21/25 or larger)
- 1 stick unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1 head garlic (chop)
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne red pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Using a large skillet with a lid, add butter and heat on medium low until completely melted.
- Add garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Lemon Pepper Seasoning, paprika and sugar.
- Immediately toss in shrimp and toss until nicely coated. Cover skillet. This will cook the shrimp faster without burning the garlic. Cook on a low simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Garlic Butter Shrimp (Tôm Xào Bơ Tỏi)
Banh Khot is very similar to Banh Xeo (Vietnamese sizzling crepes). Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. However, Banh Khot is much smaller and thicker than Banh Xeo. If I have to choose between the two, it's Banh Khot. Who doesn't love food in bite-sized form? Plus, it's so much fun to say.