Description
Enjoy a taste of the islands with this flavorful Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp are coated in a seasoned flour mixture, then pan-fried to perfection in a garlic butter sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a complete meal that’s sure to transport you to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
Seasoned Flour Mixture:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Coat Shrimp: In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Lightly dredge shrimp in the mixture, shaking off excess.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Increase heat, add shrimp in a single layer, cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley. Serve hot with steamed rice and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra Hawaiian flair, serve over sticky rice with macaroni salad.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time due to quick cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
