Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent large shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic, butter, and lemon sauce infused with Hawaiian sea salt and paprika. Ready in just 15 minutes, it is perfect for a quick, flavorful meal served over rice, delivering a taste of the islands with every bite.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice from half of a large lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Hawaiian sea salt (or regular coarse sea salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and garlic base: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Warm the mixture and stir until the butter melts completely. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and starts to caramelize slightly.
- Add seasoning and remaining fats: Stir in the lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika into the skillet. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Continue to cook slowly for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the large uncooked shrimp into the skillet in the sauce. Cook each side of the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes or until the shrimp turns an orange/pink color, indicating it is fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp cook very quickly.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp immediately over a bed of rice, pouring the flavorful garlic butter sauce on top. Enjoy the delicious, garlicky, and tangy Hawaiian-inspired shrimp!
Notes
- Use large shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- For extra zest, add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
- Serve over steamed white rice or brown rice for a complete meal.
- You can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and adjust salt accordingly.
- Do not overcook shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture; watch for the orange/pink color as an indicator.
