Thai Garlic Butter Shrimp (Goong Pad Prik Pao)

Ingredients

• 200 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small Thai chilies, finely sliced
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
• to serve crusty bread or cooked rice(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter; let it melt and foam.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp and stir‑cook for 2‑3 minutes, flipping once, until pink and opaque.

4. 4

   Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice; cook another 30 seconds to combine flavors.

5. 5

   Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped cilantro if using, and serve immediately with crusty bread or rice.