Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Calamansi Citrus Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed in garlic and finished with a bright, tangy calamansi and butter sauce for a fresh Filipino seafood dish. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp calamansi juice (or substitute with fresh lime juice)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
to taste salt

Nonstick skillets worth buying → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring until the underside is pink and slightly charred.
Step 3: Flip the shrimp and add 3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp calamansi juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Stir gently to coat shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until shrimp are opaque and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 4: Season with salt to taste and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp. Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or crusty bread.