Description
Savor the tropical flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, featuring succulent large shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with a hint of spice and citrus. This quick and easy stovetop recipe makes a delightful main course perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Served over steamed white rice and garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, this dish brings a taste of the islands straight to your table.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- 8 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Garnishes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Steamed white rice and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the dry seasoning mixture for the shrimp.
- Coat the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy finish. Toss the shrimp in the flour and spice mixture until each piece is well coated evenly.
- Sauté garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to release its aroma without burning.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the coated shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turns pink and develops a light crisp outside, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Make garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to low and add the unsalted butter and lemon juice to the pan. Stir gently to coat the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish the shrimp with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately over steamed white rice with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze on top for extra brightness.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the most authentic and vibrant flavor.
- For a spicier dish, increase the cayenne pepper to 1 teaspoon.
- Serve immediately to maintain the shrimp’s crispy texture.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp with tails on adds both texture and presentation appeal.
- Steamed white rice perfectly complements the bold garlic butter shrimp sauce.
