Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a quick seafood dish made with shrimp, garlic, butter, lemon, and spices.Inspired by Hawaii's famous shrimp trucks.Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect with rice.
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- White rice for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on the first side until lightly pink.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for another 2 minutes, or until just cooked through.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic.
- Sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the lemon juice and parsley, then toss to coat.
- Serve the Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe immediately over steamed white rice, spooning the extra garlic butter sauce from the pan over the top.
Notes
- Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Brown rice or coconut rice pairs beautifully with the shrimp.
- Garnish with extra parsley, lemon wedges, or sliced green onions.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.