Butter Shrimps is a beloved Filipino dish that beautifully showcases our knack for turning simple ingredients into something truly delicious. While shrimp dishes are common in many coastal regions of the Philippines, the buttery, garlicky, slightly sweet version we know today is a modern adaptation—likely influenced by Chinese-style garlic shrimp and Western buttery sauces.
In Filipino households, this dish became more popular in the 90s and early 2000s, especially when lemon soda (like Sprite or 7Up) was introduced into recipes, adding a unique sweet and citrusy depth to the sauce. It’s often served during birthdays, fiestas, or Sunday lunches, where the scent of garlic and butter fills the kitchen and brings families together.
Butter Shrimps is not just a dish—it’s part of the growing Filipino fusion food movement, where traditional ingredients meet new flavours, creating something comfortingly lutong bahay but restaurant-worthy.
Description
At Lutong Pamilya, we believe that the best recipes are made with love—and this Filipino-style Butter Shrimps is one of those comforting dishes that bring everyone together around the table. Juicy shrimps, sweet-savoury buttery sauce, and the familiar aroma of garlic—this dish reminds us of Sunday lunches or special gatherings with friends and family.
Whether you’re cooking for your loved ones or sharing a taste of Filipino home cooking abroad, this easy butter shrimps recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large pan or wok, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
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Add the minced garlic and onion. Sauté until fragrant and golden.
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Toss in the shrimps. Stir until they start to turn pink.
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Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well to coat the shrimps.
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Add the lemon soda. Let it simmer uncovered for 5–8 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Serve hot, topped with spring onions or fresh parsley.Don’t overcook the shrimps—they only need a few minutes to stay plump and juicy. Want a bit of heat? Add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce. Serve it with freshly steamed white rice and enjoy every buttery-sarap bite!
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📝 Lutong Pamilya Tips:
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Don’t overcook the shrimps—they only need a few minutes to stay plump and juicy.
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Want a bit of heat? Add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
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Serve it with freshly steamed white rice and enjoy every buttery-sarap bite!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ~200g (with sauce)
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 330kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19g30%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Cholesterol 220mg74%
- Sodium 760mg32%
- Potassium 340mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 28g57%
- Vitamin A 360 IU
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Calcium 110 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Vitamin D 60 IU
- Vitamin E 1 IU
- Vitamin B12 1.8 mcg
- Iodine 30 mcg
- Magnesium 35 mg
- Zinc 18 mg
- Copper 0.2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. - * Values are estimated and may vary based on ingredients used (e.g. salted butter vs unsalted)
Note
These are approximations and can vary depending on the brand of butter, the amount of Sprite, and the actual shrimp size.
