Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic-butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Perfectly seared in a skillet, the shrimp are tender and juicy, offering a perfect balance of buttery richness, bright citrus, and subtle smoky paprika, ideal for a fast weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
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 skillet and sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter. Warm and stir until the butter melts completely. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly caramelized, enhancing its sweetness and aroma.
- Add seasoning and remaining fats: Stir in the fresh lemon juice, coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika into the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Continue to cook and stir gently for about 2 minutes to combine the flavors and let the sauce slightly thicken.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the uncooked shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side until the shrimp turn opaque and orange-pink in color, indicating they are fully cooked but still juicy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the garlic shrimp immediately over cooked rice or your choice of side, spooning the buttery garlic sauce over the top for maximum flavor. Enjoy your quick and delicious Hawaiian style garlic shrimp!
Notes
- Do not overcook the shrimp as it can become tough and rubbery; shrimp cook very quickly and are done when turning orange-pink.
- Use coarse Hawaiian sea salt for an authentic flavor but regular coarse sea salt is an acceptable substitute.
- Serve the shrimp over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Garlic can be adjusted to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
