Description
Indulge in the flavors of Hawaii with this incredible Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce, served with steamed white rice—a dish that’s bursting with tropical flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Juice of 1 lemon
For Serving:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
- Steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and coat with a mixture of flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Sauté garlic in butter and olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Pour in broth and lemon juice, simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with steamed rice.
Notes
- For an authentic Hawaiian plate-lunch style, serve the shrimp over rice with lemon wedges.
- Use plenty of garlic for the best flavor.
- You can substitute part of the butter with more olive oil for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared, stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg
