INCREDIBLY Juicy Sous Vide Shrimp (The Best Garlic Butter Shrimp)

This sous vide shrimp recipe is so simple, and yet the results are oh so good. It makes perfectly cooked, juicy shrimp with a garlic butter sauce that adds a whole lot of flavor. And best of all, you can have this delicious shrimp ready and on the table in just 20 minutes!

The Best Sous Vide Shrimp

If you love shrimp, just wait until you give this sous vide shrimp recipe a try. I honestly think it's the best way to cook shrimp if you want it to turn out perfectly cooked every single time.

Seriously, the succulent shrimp is tender and juicy thanks to the sous vide method, then it's sauteed in garlic butter to give it a mouthwatering flavor like no other.

How delicious does that sound?

Plus, in addition to tasting incredible, these juicy shrimp are so easy to make. You just put the shrimp in the sous vide cooker for a few minutes, then give it a quick sear with the garlic and butter. That's all there is to it! 

And since it's so quick and easy, you can effortlessly whip up some side too. If you're wondering what to serve with shrimp, I always make this jollof rice or these Popeyes biscuits while the shrimp are cooking.

Then for dessert, you can whip up this sous vide creme brulee!

Ingredients

Another reason I think this is one of the best shrimp recipes ever is the fact that you need just a couple of basic ingredients to make it. If you have the shrimp, then I'm willing to bet you have most - if not all - of the other ingredients on hand already!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this sous vide shrimp:

• 1lb. jumbo shrimp peeled
• 1 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
• 4 tbsps, butter
• Salt and pepper

Not bad, eh?

Oh, if you have to go to the store to pick up the shrimp, make sure to grab some extra so you can try this firecracker shrimp or this Red Lobster shrimp scampi next.

Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions

While I always make sous vide shrimp with the ingredients listed above, there's definitely some to switch some things up if you want.

For instance, you can use either fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe. If you're making sous vide frozen shrimp, there's no need to use thawed shrimp. Simply place the frozen shrimp in the sous vide bag and add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

As for the rest of the ingredients, if you don't want to use butter, then you can use olive oil instead. And if you don't have fresh parsley, then any fresh herbs will do, such as cilantro or basil.

How To Make Sous Vide Shrimp

Now it's time to make some sous vide shrimp! I can't stress enough just how easy this recipe is. The sous vide does most of the work, so you barely have to lift a finger to get dinner on the table.

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prepare The Shrimp

First, you'll want to begin by setting the sous vide machine to 140°F (60°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the shrimp.

Next, you can fill the sous vide bag with the shrimp and remove the air using a vacuum sealer.

Once you've removed the air from the sous vide bag, you can place the bag inside the sous vide water bath and cook the shrimp for 12 minutes at 140°F.

Step 2: Prepare The Rest of The Ingredients

Up next, you can get the rest of the ingredients ready while the shrimp continues to cook.

To do this, mince cloves of fresh garlic and roughly chop some fresh parsley. You'll want to make sure to keep the garlic separate from the parsley since the parsley is going to be the garnish to serve shrimp.

Step 3: Sauté The Shrimp

Once the shrimp is fully cooked, you can remove it from the sous vide bag and put it on a paper towel-lined plate. Then, you can add the cubed butter and minced garlic to a small skillet, set it over medium heat, and let the butter melt, stirring it around the pan.

Next, you'll want to add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté them for a few minutes on each side until they're nicely seared, and the butter melts. 

Lastly, garnish the cooked shrimp with fresh parsley and serve it warm with anything you want.

Enjoy!

How To Store Sous Vide Shrimp

This recipe for sous vide shrimp makes 4 servings, so it's really great to serve as an appetizer or side with dinner. Honestly, it's so delicious that the shrimp is always gone minutes after I serve it.

With that said, if you have any leftovers, you'll want to transfer the cooked shrimp to an airtight container, and you can store it in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Alternatively, if you want the shrimp to last longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months either in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. 

How To Reheat Sous Vide Shrimp

When you're ready to enjoy your sous vide shrimp again, it's really good cold, but you can definitely reheat it if you want.

To best reheat shrimp, you'll want to transfer the leftovers to a skillet set over medium heat with a little butter or oil. Then let the shrimp cook for a couple of minutes on each side until it's fully reheated. 

FAQs About This Sous Vide Shrimp Recipe

Why add baking soda to sous vide shrimp?

Some recipes for sous vide shrimp call for the shrimp to be tossed in baking soda. This can help to preserve the texture and help avoid overcooked shrimp. Having said that, you don't have to coat the shrimp in baking soda for it to cook to perfection. Just make sure you follow the time and temperature instructions in this recipe.

What temperature and how long do you sous vide shrimp?

When it comes to sous vide cooking shrimp, it turns out best when you cook the shrimp at 140°F in the sous vide for about 12 minutes. Then you can eat the shrimp immediately or saute it for a few minutes with things like garlic and butter.

Can you sous vide raw shrimp?

Yes, you can sous vide raw shrimp. One of the best things about cooking sous vide is that you can cook both fresh and frozen shrimp. The only difference is the amount of time you sous vide them for. Ideally, you should sous vide raw shrimp for around 12 minutes at 140°F.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make sous vide shrimp!

I'll be honest, using my handy sous vide might just be my favorite way to cook shrimp. I just love how effortless this recipe is - way easier than traditional cooking methods - and the results are guaranteed perfect every time!

Anyway, I hope your family enjoys this sous vide shrimp recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you make this recipe, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts.

More Sous Vide Recipes

If you liked how easy and delicious this shrimp recipe was, we have a bunch of other sous vide recipes on the blog that you can try out next! 

Here are some reader favorites.

• Sous vide salmon
• Sous vide halibut
• Sous vide pork chops 
• Sous vide pork tenderloin
• Sous vide chicken thighs

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