Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Calamansi Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and finished with a bright, tangy calamansi-infused butter sauce. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice (or fresh lime juice)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 lb peeled shrimp, seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to low, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and 3 tbsp calamansi juice. Stir continuously for 1 minute until butter melts and sauce slightly thickens.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over shrimp, and toss gently before serving with steamed rice or crusty bread.