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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
Hawaiian garlic shrimp is a bold, flavor-packed dish inspired by the famous food trucks of Oʻahu’s North Shore. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in plenty of garlic, butter, and then finished with a hint of spice and citrus for a rich, irresistible sauce. Simple yet unforgettable, this island classic brings big flavor and laid-back aloha vibes to any meal.
⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 4 servings
Ingredients
4 servings
- extra large shrimp — 1 lb (deveined with head preferably)
- garlic — 0.25 cup (diced)
- all-purpose flour — 1 tbsp
- paprika — 1.5 tsp
- cayenne pepper — 0.13 tsp
- Salt — 2 dash (can be adjusted to taste)
- unsalted butter — 6 tbsp (diced into 1 tbsp pieces)
- olive oil — 2 tbsp
- lemon juice — 1 tbsp
- parsley — 1 tbsp (minced)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and place in a bowl after deveining it.
- Season with flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet and sauté the garlic briefly.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side, until just done.
- Remove from heat, toss with lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve with the garlic butter sauce.