Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this delicious Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy white rice – a perfect blend of savory and buttery goodness!
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
- cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Seasoned Flour: In a small bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in the seasoned flour until well coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, sauté until fragrant. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and crispy. Spoon garlic butter over the shrimp as they cook.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve over white rice with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For authentic flavor, use lots of fresh garlic and butter.
- This dish is inspired by the popular North Shore food truck-style shrimp in Hawaii.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with rice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
