Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent large shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for serving over rice, capturing the vibrant tastes of island cuisine.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from half of a large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Hawaiian sea salt (or regular coarse sea salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the base sauce: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Warm the skillet and stir occasionally until the butter is fully melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant and slightly caramelized, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add seasoning and remaining fats: Pour in the juice from half a lemon, sprinkle in the coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir these ingredients to combine evenly. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, stirring continuously to blend the flavors. Continue to cook slowly for approximately 2 minutes to marry the flavors together.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the uncooked shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook the shrimp on one side for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for an additional 2 minutes. The shrimp is done when it turns a vibrant orange-pink color on both sides, signaling it’s cooked through but still tender.
- Serve: Immediately serve the garlic shrimp over a bed of rice. Spoon the flavorful garlic butter sauce over the top to enhance the dish. Enjoy the vibrant, buttery, and garlicky Hawaiian-inspired flavors!
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as it cooks quickly and can become tough if left too long.
- If you don’t have Hawaiian sea salt, regular coarse sea salt works as a fine substitute.
- Serve with steamed white rice or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chopped green onions for added freshness and color if desired.
