Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions
A simple yet flavorful hibachi-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter and garnished with fresh scallions. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 18 minutes pairs pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foaming.
- Step 2: Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly opaque.
- Step 4: Flip the shrimp and add 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and glazed.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped scallions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hibachi-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp with Scallions?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
