Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Hawaiian islands with this mouthwatering Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp are coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, creating a dish that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp:
- 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on or peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and Coat Shrimp: Rinse shrimp and pat dry. Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Coat shrimp in seasoned flour.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter with olive oil in skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Increase heat, add shrimp, cook until pink and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice, sprinkle with parsley, toss and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For an authentic touch, serve with rice and macaroni salad.
- For extra garlic flavor, add more cloves to the butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, Island-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg
