Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp With Young Corn and Snap Peas

Name: Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp With Young Corn and Snap Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian,American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoon cooking oil; 4 tablespoon minced garlic; 500 grams shrimp (unpeeled and butterflied); 1/2 cup lemon soda; 1 small carrot (julienned); 1 piece Knorr Shrimp Cube; 1 cup sliced young corn (bite-sized pieces); 1 cup sitsaro (ends trimmed); 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; ground black pepper (to taste)

Just when you think garlic butter shrimp can’t get any better, this version raises the bar by loading up on umami and building better flavor balance. A splash of lemon soda keeps the sauce lively, while young corn and snap peas come in for a light nutritional lift. In just 35 minutes, you’ve got a dish that easily earns a spot in your regular rotation.

35 min.
4 People
Easy
Average

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoon cooking oil
4 tablespoon minced garlic
500 grams shrimp (unpeeled and butterflied)
1/2 cup lemon soda
1 small carrot (julienned)
1 piece Knorr Shrimp Cube
1 cup sliced young corn (bite-sized pieces)
1 cup sitsaro (ends trimmed)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
ground black pepper (to taste)

Cooking Method

Sauté the Garlic Base Heat a large pan over medium heat. Melt butter, then add oil. Sauté garlic until lightly browned and fragrant. Tip: Butter adds rich flavor while oil prevents it from burning too quickly.
Cook the Shrimp Add shrimp and sauté until just partially cooked. They should only start to turn pink and curl slightly.
Simmer the Sauce Pour in the lemon soda, then add carrots and Knorr Shrimp Cube. Stir well and let mixture simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the Vegetables and Finish Add young corn and sitsaro. Cook for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Sprinkle in the parsley, season with pepper, and serve hot. Tip: The shrimp is done when it turns pink and opaque and curls into a loose C-shape.

Why You’ll Love This Garlic Butter Shrimp

This isn’t the usual heavy, overly buttery version that feels too much after a few bites. The sauce still delivers that rich, garlicky goodness, but the added vegetables keep it balanced and easier to enjoy. It’s an easy shrimp recipe that gives you flavor without the usual heaviness.

How to Keep Shrimp Tender and Juicy

Shrimp cooks fast, so timing matters more than anything. Pull them off the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to avoid that rubbery texture.

Why Lemon Soda Works in Filipino Buttered Shrimp

Lemon soda adds a light sweetness and acidity that cuts through the richness of the butter and garlic. It keeps the garlic shrimp from feeling too heavy while enhancing the natural flavor of the seafood. The result is a sauce that tastes balanced and bright.

How to Serve Garlic Butter Shrimp

Serve it with rice, pasta, or even crusty bread to catch every bit of that garlic butter sauce. It also works well as topping for a fresh green salad or tossed into pasta for a quick seafood recipe upgrade. You can turn leftovers into fried rice for an easy next-day meal.