Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring large shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying dinner served over rice.
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 Garlic Butter Base: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely and warm the oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add Seasonings and Remaining Fats: Stir in the lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir the mixture and continue to gently cook the sauce for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the Shrimp: Carefully add the uncooked shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp changes to an orange-pink color, indicating they are fully cooked. Shrimp cooks quickly, so watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp hot over a bed of rice, spooning the flavorful sauce over the top. Enjoy this delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish immediately.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp; they only need about 4 minutes total.
- Coarse Hawaiian sea salt adds authentic flavor but regular coarse sea salt works fine as a substitute.
- For extra zest, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, but shrimp is best enjoyed fresh.
