Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a tropical seafood dish that captures the vibrant essence of Hawaii right in your kitchen. This flavorful recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by sweet pineapple and zesty lime. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends and family. Serve it over rice or enjoy it on its own—either way, this dish promises to deliver a taste of paradise that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Mince the garlic, chop the cilantro, and squeeze fresh lime juice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ginger, and lime juice in a bowl; pour over cooked shrimp.
- Toss to combine and cook for an additional minute. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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