Description
Sizzling Hawaiian garlic shrimp brings island flavors straight to your kitchen with bold, buttery goodness. Crisp garlic notes and succulent shrimp create a quick, mouthwatering meal that transports you to tropical paradise with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- White rice for serving
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat shrimp dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal searing potential during cooking.
- Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl, gently coating each shrimp with the seasoning blend to maximize flavor infusion.
- Heat medium skillet, blending unsalted butter and olive oil over medium temperature until smoothly integrated, creating a golden cooking foundation.
- Carefully arrange seasoned shrimp in single layer across skillet, allowing 2-3 minutes of undisturbed cooking until bottom surfaces transform to pinkish hue.
- Gently rotate shrimp, cooking additional 2 minutes until completely opaque and achieving consistent golden-pink coloration throughout.
- Introduce remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing 30-45 seconds until aromatic and garlic releases its intense fragrance.
- Immediately remove from heat, delicately incorporating fresh lemon juice and finely chopped parsley, which brightens and balances the rich garlic butter sauce.
- Transfer shrimp atop steamed white rice, generously drizzling remaining garlic butter sauce to enhance overall flavor profile and create a luxurious Hawaiian-inspired dining experience.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry to achieve a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Use high-quality fresh shrimp for maximum flavor and tender texture in the final dish.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance to customize heat level.
- Consider using gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg