Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a delicious coastal dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic and butter, served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Steamed white rice for serving
Instructions
- Clean the Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season and Coat: In a small bowl, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the shrimp with the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil and Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and melt the butter.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp are golden and cooked through.
- Add Lemon Juice: Drizzle the lemon juice over the shrimp and give it a quick toss to combine.
- Garnish and Plate: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen large shrimp work well; leave the tails on for authenticity.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- The combination of butter and olive oil prevents the garlic from burning.
- Lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the richness.
- Paprika adds a subtle smoky flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Coastal Cuisine, Garlic Shrimp