Description
Hawaiian garlic shrimp is a buttery, garlicky, and succulent dish featuring juicy shrimp pan-seared to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, often served with rice and a side of mac salad.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, tail-on (you can leave the entire shell on for maximum flavor, or remove it)
- You can use frozen shrimp, just make sure it is completely thawed before use
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for light coating)
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional; for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly coat the shrimp in flour.
- To a large pan over high-medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes.
- In the same pan, add in the minced garlic, and flip the shrimp to cook the other side for an two minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon juice on top of the shrimp and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Allow to cook for one more minute.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with steamed rice and mac salad for a true Hawaiian-style meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3