Butter Garlic Shrimp and Octopus Skewers
Perfect for Entertaining! Super Simple Butter Garlic Shrimp and Octopus Skewers Recipe
Hello, it’s ‘Ssaljjin Jideng’! A few days ago, when close friends visited, I quickly made an appetizer. I almost ordered takeout but then remembered the seafood in my freezer! I recalled that my friends really enjoyed seafood, so I decided to cook up some shrimp and octopus I had recently bought. This dish is incredibly easy to make and is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
- 1 Octopus tentacle (pre-cooked, thawed)
- 200g Shrimp
- 3 slices Butter
- 1 handful Sliced Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried Red Chili Flakes (Peperoncino)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take the frozen (pre-cooked) octopus tentacle, which I previously used in ‘Bbaek Ramen’, and place it in the refrigerator to thaw slightly. When it’s partially thawed and still a bit firm, it’s easier to slice thinly. I recommend thawing it in the fridge beforehand.
Step 2
Slicing the octopus when it’s not completely thawed allows for thinner cuts. See how tender it looks? It’s sliced beautifully!
Step 3
For the frozen shrimp, thaw them under running water, shaking off excess water. Season lightly with a pinch of salt (since the butter is salted) and a generous amount of black pepper.
Step 4
Add a generous amount of butter to the pan – about 2 tablespoons should do. I used 3 slices of butter. Although not pictured, I also added about 20 cloves of thinly sliced garlic and sautéed them first.
Step 5
I intended to get the garlic nice and golden brown, but I was short on time and added the shrimp before the garlic reached the perfect color!
Step 6
Once the shrimp start to curl up, add the thawed octopus tentacle. Then, toss in the dried red chili flakes (peperoncino) to cut through the richness and add a kick. Adjust the amount to your spice preference; I used about 1 teaspoon.
Step 7
The chili flakes have turned the seafood juices a lovely red color! Once the shrimp are fully cooked, turn off the heat.
Step 8
Arrange the cooked shrimp and octopus attractively on a serving plate. Sprinkle with parsley flakes for a touch of color and freshness. Serve just the delicious seafood and garnishes for a clean and elegant presentation!
