Description
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent, large shrimp sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a hint of paprika and cayenne pepper. Enhanced with fresh lemon juice and parsley, this dish delivers a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and citrusy notes, making it an easy yet impressive main course ideal for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce and Garnishes
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated. Set the shrimp aside while preparing the skillet.
- Heat butter and oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter along with the olive oil. Allow the butter to melt completely and the mixture to become hot.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Cook the shrimp: Arrange the seasoned shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on one side until the shrimp begin to turn pink and opaque, then flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.
- Add lemon juice and parsley: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cooked shrimp and toss them gently to coat in the sauce. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp.
- Serve: Serve the Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp hot with lemon wedges on the side and optionally white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally served with white rice and lemon wedges to complement the flavorful shrimp.
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If using pre-cooked shrimp, reduce cooking time to just about 1 minute per side to avoid overcooking and rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
