Help Needed: How to Keep Garlic Butter Shrimp Tender?
- Thread starter Dom
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Whenever I cook garlic butter shrimp, it tends to turn out a bit tough. Any secrets on how to keep it tender and juicy? 
Caeliramist
Novice Foodie
Try cooking the shrimp on medium heat and just until they turn pink—overcooking is usually the culprit for tough shrimp. Also, marinating them briefly in a little lemon juice before cooking can help tenderize them. Good luck, and enjoy your shrimp! 
mndynthn12
Culinary Explorer
Totally get it! The key is not to overcook the shrimp—2-3 minutes per side in a hot pan should keep them tender and juicy. Also, try adding the garlic butter at the end to avoid burning it. Good luck!
The key is not to overcook the shrimp—2-3 minutes per side in a hot pan should keep them tender and juicy. Also, try adding the garlic butter at the end to avoid burning it. Good luck!
Kuromi_X.O
Culinary Explorer
Hello! To keep garlic butter shrimp tender, cook them quickly over medium-high heat and avoid overcooking. A brief sauté with garlic and butter will do the trick! 
