Description
A quick and flavorful Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe featuring tender shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce with lemon and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish is perfect served over rice for a delicious, easy meal.
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. Stir frequently as the butter melts to combine the fats smoothly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until aromatic and slightly caramelized to develop deep flavor.
- Add seasoning and remaining fats: Pour in lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika to the skillet. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the buttery garlic mixture. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Continue gently cooking for approximately 2 minutes to meld the flavors and form a rich sauce.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully place the raw shrimp into the skillet. Cook them for about 2 minutes on each side, turning once, until the shrimp turn bright orange-pink and opaque, signaling they are fully cooked but still tender. Be cautious not to overcook as shrimp cook very quickly.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp hot over cooked rice. Spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over the top to ensure every bite is flavorful. Enjoy your Hawaiian style garlic shrimp!
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp as they become tough and rubbery quickly.
- Coarse Hawaiian sea salt adds authentic flavor, but regular sea salt is a fine substitute.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice or garlic butter noodles.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the paprika.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy brightness.
