Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful dish, featuring succulent large shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Perfectly cooked in just 15 minutes, this savory seafood delight is best served over rice for a taste of the islands in every bite.
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 garlic butter base: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 Tablespoons of olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of salted butter. Warm the mixture and stir until the butter has completely melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and lightly caramelized.
- Add seasonings and remaining fats: Pour in the fresh lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika into the skillet. Stir well to combine. Then add the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 2 Tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir again and let it slowly cook for about 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the uncooked shrimp into the skillet with the sauce. Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes on the other side. Watch for the shrimp to turn an orange-pink color, indicating they are perfectly cooked. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp cook quickly.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove shrimp from heat and serve immediately over cooked rice. Spoon generous amounts of the garlic butter sauce over the top to enhance flavor. Enjoy your Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp!
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Coarse Hawaiian sea salt adds an authentic island flavor, but regular coarse sea salt is a good substitute.
- Serve over steamed white rice or brown rice for a complete meal.
- Can be garnished with chopped fresh parsley or green onions for added color and freshness.
