Description
A taste of the islands in a quick and flavorful dish, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp features succulent shrimp tossed in a garlicky butter sauce, served over fluffy white rice. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors, with a hint of heat from the cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Garlic Mixture:
- 10 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Other:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Cooked white rice and lemon wedges, for serving
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Lightly coat the shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Cook the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and slightly crispy on both sides.
- Finish the Dish: Add butter and lemon juice to the skillet, toss to coat the shrimp, and remove from heat.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp over rice, garnish with parsley, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
- Do not overcook the shrimp.
- If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are fully thawed and dried before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ pound shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
