Description
Enjoy a flavorful Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp that is quick to prepare and packed with bold garlic and paprika flavors, complemented by a buttery sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, this recipe delivers succulent shrimp with a fragrant garlic butter coating in just under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Seafood
- 1 lb. extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Herbs & Spices
- 1/4 cup (slightly packed) minced fresh garlic (nearly 1 medium head)
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dairy & Oils
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Acid & Garnish
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Using paper towels, dab the shrimp dry of excess moisture on both sides. Place in a bowl.
- Season: Sprinkle the shrimp with flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat each piece.
- Cook Garlic: Melt the butter with olive oil in a large 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp in an even layer to the skillet. Cook on the first side until they turn pinkish on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes or until just cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, toss the shrimp with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley if using. Serve immediately with extra garlic butter sauce from the pan.
Notes
- Ensure the shrimp are thoroughly dried to prevent splattering during cooking.
- You can adjust cayenne pepper for heat preference.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful butter sauce.
- For extra flavor, add chopped green onions or additional herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4-5 shrimp)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
