Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Calamansi Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and finished with a bright, tangy calamansi-infused butter sauce inspired by Filipino flavors. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, pairs large shrimp, unsalted butter, garlic cloves 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: 7 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound, peeled and deveined large shrimp
4 tbsp unsalted butter
5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp (or substitute with lime juice) calamansi juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot. Add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Step 2: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving to develop a light sear.
Step 3: Flip shrimp, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and cook another 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low and add remaining 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 tbsp calamansi juice. Stir gently until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly, coating the shrimp.
Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and toss to combine. Serve immediately with steamed rice or crusty bread.