Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Baby Bok Choy - Easy Recipes
Juicy shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce with tender baby bok choy—an easy recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and lemon juice.
- Place bok choy halves cut-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and heat through for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.