Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe features tender, juicy shrimp cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick and delicious dish to serve over rice for a satisfying 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 skillet and garlic: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Warm the mixture and stir until the butter fully melts. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add seasonings and remaining fats: Pour in the lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika into the skillet. Stir to combine. Then add the remaining olive oil and butter, and continue to cook slowly for about 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the raw shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until the shrimp turn an orange/pink color, indicating they are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp cook quickly.
- Serve: Serve the garlic shrimp over a bed of rice and drizzle the flavorful sauce from the skillet over the top. Enjoy immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have Hawaiian sea salt, regular coarse sea salt is a good substitute.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, especially the sea salt and paprika.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they become tough and rubbery.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice or garlic butter rice.
