Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound Jumbo White Shrimp
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon course Hawaiian sea salt regular sea salt is ok
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- 1
In a medium sized bowl combine the shrimp, flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
- 2
In a medium skillet on medium heat, add butter, and minced raw garlic
- 3
Add in the olive oil and shrimp and cook until the shrimp is pink about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Serve the shrimp with rice and to get the full Hawaii effect, use the leftover garlic sauce to serve on top of the rice. 🙂
Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp
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About this Recipe
Craving that irresistible taste of a Hawaiian vacation? This Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp recipe brings the dreamy garlic butter flavor right to your kitchen in just 20 minutes. It's an effortless culinary escape that delivers big on taste.
What sets this Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp apart is its unbelievably rich and savory garlic butter sauce, directly inspired by the iconic food trucks of Hawaii. By combining a generous amount of fresh garlic with salted butter, extra virgin olive oil, and just a hint of flour and spices, you create an incredibly flavorful coating that adheres beautifully to every plump jumbo white shrimp. This method ensures each bite is packed with that desired punch of savory flavor, truly making you feel like you’re on vacation.
Prepare for a vibrant sensory experience: juicy, tender shrimp enveloped in a glossy, golden-brown sauce bursting with aromatic garlic. The delicate kick of paprika and pepper, balanced by the savory sea salt, enhances the rich butteriness without overpowering the shrimp's natural sweetness. This quick and straightforward dish offers a remarkably satisfying meal that feels special, yet is simple enough for any weeknight.
This recipe makes it easy to adapt for your pantry; while course Hawaiian sea salt adds an authentic touch, regular sea salt is a perfectly acceptable substitute, ensuring you can enjoy this dish anytime. The key is allowing the fresh garlic and butter to truly shine in this simple preparation.
This flavorful garlic shrimp is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a casual weekend lunch, or whenever you want to bring a taste of the islands to your table. Serve it alongside steamed rice to soak up every last drop of that incredible garlic butter sauce.