Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent large shrimp sautéed in a rich, garlicky butter and olive oil sauce with fresh lemon juice and a hint of paprika. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, served best over rice for a satisfying meal with a tropical twist.
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 skillet and sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Warm and stir until the butter melts. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add seasoning and remaining fats: Stir in the lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Then add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Continue cooking slowly for about 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn an orange/pink color, indicating they are done. Shrimp cooks quickly, so watch closely to avoid overcooking.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp over a bed of rice and pour the flavorful sauce from the skillet over the top. Enjoy your Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp!
Notes
- Use large shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially if using regular sea salt instead of Hawaiian sea salt.
- Serve with steamed white rice or your preferred grain to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Cooking shrimp just until pink ensures they remain tender and juicy.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking.
