Garlic Butter For Garlic Bread Escargot Or Shrimp Recipe

Elevate your culinary game with this versatile garlic butter recipe! Perfect for creating mouthwatering garlic bread, succulent shrimp scampi, or decadent escargot. This simple yet flavorful blend is a kitchen essential, transforming ordinary dishes into unforgettable feasts. Copied and adapted from a community cookbook.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 768.6 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Butter For Garlic Bread Escargot Or Shrimp

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How to Make Garlic Butter For Garlic Bread Escargot Or Shrimp

  1. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat.
  2. Mince 4-6 cloves of garlic (adjust to taste) and add to the melted butter.
  3. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until fragrant. **Be cautious not to burn the garlic.**
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  6. **For Shrimp Scampi or Escargot:** Pour garlic butter over shrimp or escargot. Broil in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through and escargot is heated.
  7. **For Garlic Bread:** Brush generously over bread slices (cut diagonally or lengthwise) or a halved baguette.
  8. **Optional for Extra Flavor:** Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil before baking.
  9. **For Baking (Garlic Bread Only):** Wrap the prepared garlic bread in foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

101g

Carbs

32g