Description
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe brings the taste of the islands straight to your table. Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, it uses simple pantry staples and cooks in minutes for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
1 pound Large raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
4 tablespoons Butter
8–10 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season them with paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir constantly to avoid burning
- Place the seasoned shrimp in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. They should turn pink and opaque
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked shrimp. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Toss everything together. Serve immediately
Notes
Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure a nice sear.
Use large or jumbo shrimp (16-20 count per pound) for best texture.
Cook just until pink; overcooking ruins the dish.
Use fresh garlic, not pre-minced, for better flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water or butter.
For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter or olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, Hawaiian, seafood, dinner