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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Quick and Easy Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp You'll Crave Forever

Experience the tropical flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp in this quick, easy recipe that delivers irresistible taste in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Deveined and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
  1. Prepare the shrimp by washing them under cold water and patting dry with paper towels.
  2. Coat the shrimp by combining glutinous rice flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a bowl. Toss the cleaned shrimp in this mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Cook garlic butter by heating a skillet over medium heat, melting the unsalted butter, and sautéing minced garlic until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Cook the shrimp by adding olive oil to the skillet and cooking the shrimp in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Combine and serve by tossing the cooked shrimp in the garlic butter sauce, adding lemon juice and garnishing with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusted chicken garlic or a fresh garden salad for a complete meal. Adjust the spice level with cayenne pepper to suit your preference.

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