Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Perfectly cooked shrimp coated in a vibrant, buttery sauce make this dish a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Hawaiian sea salt (or regular coarse sea salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- juice from half of a large lemon
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter base: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Warm the mixture, stirring occasionally until the butter is fully melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add seasonings and continue cooking: Stir in the lemon juice, Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika into the skillet. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir well and slowly cook the sauce for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully place the uncooked shrimp into the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other side, or until the shrimp turns an orange-pink color. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp cook very quickly.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the garlic shrimp hot over cooked rice, generously spooning the buttery garlic sauce over the top. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use large shrimp for juicier texture and quicker cooking time.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Ensure not to overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture.
