Garlic Butter Zucchini and Shrimp Stir-Fry
How to Make Delicious Zucchini Stir-Fry with Garlic Butter
A visually appealing dish bursting with flavor! Introducing a delectable zucchini stir-fry made with savory garlic butter, featuring sweet zucchini and plump shrimp. While zucchini stir-fry is often made with salted shrimp (saeujeot), this recipe offers a delightful twist with the rich, umami-packed flavor of garlic butter and shrimp. The cooking process is incredibly simple, making it a perfect one-dish meal that earns two thumbs up! Zucchini naturally has a subtle sweetness, which is enhanced by the buttery richness and the savory depth of the shrimp, creating a truly satisfying dish. This recipe is a keeper, so be sure to follow it closely and try it out!
Main Ingredients- 1 Zucchini
- 1/2 Onion
- 7 Shrimp (peeled and deveined recommended)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 30g Butter
- 1 Pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 30g Butter
- 1 Pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Trim off both ends, then cut it in half lengthwise. Slice each half into pieces about 0.5cm thick. Aim for slices that are not too thin, either half-moon or your preferred shape.
Step 2
Slice the onion into thin strips, similar in thickness to the zucchini. This ensures a pleasant texture after stir-frying.
Step 3
If using pre-peeled and deveined shrimp, rinse them under cold water. If using shell-on shrimp, remove the shells and the dark intestinal tract, then rinse well. You can leave the tails on or gently pinch them off, depending on your preference.
Step 4
You can cook the shrimp whole, but for easier eating, especially for children, consider cutting them in half crosswise. Prepare them according to your liking.
Step 5
Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 5-10 seconds, just until it becomes slightly softened or malleable. Avoid melting it completely; a semi-soft state is ideal for mixing.
Step 6
Add the minced garlic to the softened butter and mix well. Your flavorful garlic butter sauce is now ready!
Step 7
Now, let’s start cooking! Place the prepared garlic butter into a skillet over medium-low heat.
Step 8
Once the garlic butter begins to melt, add the sliced onions. Stir-fry them for about 1 minute, just enough to coat them with the garlic butter and infuse their aroma. Be careful not to overcook the onions, as this can diminish their natural sweetness.
Step 9
When the onions become slightly translucent, add the sliced zucchini to the pan. Stir-fry gently, ensuring the zucchini is well-coated with the garlic butter mixture. Increase the heat to medium at this point.
Step 10
Be mindful not to overcook the zucchini; you want it tender but still slightly firm. As soon as the zucchini begins to soften slightly, add the prepared shrimp. Shrimp cook very quickly, so avoid overcooking them.
Step 11
Finally, season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Season lightly to enhance the natural flavors of the zucchini and shrimp.
Step 12
Voila! Your delicious zucchini and shrimp stir-fry, infused with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, the savory richness of garlic butter, and the delightful texture of shrimp, is ready. It’s a dish that offers a truly enhanced flavor experience.
Step 13
While zucchini stir-fry with salted shrimp is also delicious, using garlic butter makes this dish incredibly simple and special. Give it a try right away!
