Black Garlic Butter Shrimp - recipe

 

Black Garlic Shrimp

 Black garlic has a uniquely sweet and umami-rich flavor that pairs well with a variety of dishes. Here's a simple recipe for Black Garlic Butter Shrimp that highlights the exquisite taste of black garlic:

Ingredients:

- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 6 cloves of black garlic, mashed into a paste

- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)

- Juice of 1 lemon

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

- Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Shrimp

   - Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

uncooked shrimp peeled and patted dry.

2. Make the Black Garlic Butter:

   - In a small bowl, mash the black garlic cloves into a smooth paste using a fork.

   - In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the black garlic paste and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant.

Black Garlic - sweet molasse flavor

Mexican garlic

Black garlic butter.

3. Cook the Shrimp:

   - In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

shrimp cooked just enough.

4. Deglaze the Pan (Optional):

   - If using white wine, pour it into the skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the wine to reduce by half, which should take about 2-3 minutes.

5. Finish the Dish:

   - Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the black garlic butter and lemon juice. Stir well to coat the shrimp evenly.

   - Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the shrimp through and thicken the sauce slightly.

   - Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

6. Serve:

   - Transfer the Black Garlic Butter Shrimp to a serving platter or individual plates.

   - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

   - Serve the shrimp over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

A great meal for a special day.

This Black Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe combines the rich, sweet notes of black garlic with the succulent flavors of shrimp. It's a delightful and easy-to-make dish that's sure to impress your taste buds! The Mexican garlic used in this recipe was mild and combined well with the sweet and aromatics of the black garlic and lemon juice.

Our homemade crusty sourdough bread was a good choice!