Description
A quick and flavorful Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring succulent shrimp coated in aromatic garlic and spices, sautéed in butter and olive oil for a delicious seafood dish that captures tropical flavors.
Ingredients
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Dry ingredients
- 1/4 cup (slightly packed) minced fresh garlic (nearly 1 medium head)
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Wet ingredients
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Main ingredients
- 1 lb. extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Using paper towels, dab the shrimp dry of excess moisture on both sides. Place in a bowl.
- Coat the shrimp: Sprinkle the shrimp with flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper as desired. Toss to evenly coat with the spices.
- Melt butter and oil: In a large 12-inch non-stick skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
- Cook the shrimp – first side: Add the coated shrimp in an even layer and cook until they turn pinkish on the bottom, about 2 minutes.
- Flip and cook – second side: Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes until just cooked through and pink.
- Finish with lemon and parsley: Remove the skillet from heat, toss the shrimp with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley if using.
- Serve: Serve immediately, topped with the garlic butter sauce remaining in the pan.
Notes
- Ensure not to brown the garlic to keep its fresh flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to taste for desired spice level.
- Best served immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
- You can add some chopped scallions for extra garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
