Description
This Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent large shrimp cooked quickly in a rich, garlicky butter and olive oil sauce infused with lemon juice and Hawaiian sea salt. Perfectly seasoned with black pepper and paprika, these shrimp make for a deliciously simple and authentic island-inspired dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 pound large uncooked shrimp
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Hawaiian sea salt (or regular coarse sea salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 5 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice from half of a large lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter base: In a large skillet, heat 4 Tablespoons of olive oil and 2 Tablespoons of salted butter over medium-low heat. Stir the mixture gently until the butter has completely melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and begins to caramelize slightly, releasing its rich aroma.
- Add seasonings and remaining fats: Pour in the lemon juice along with the coarse Hawaiian sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir the ingredients to combine the flavors. Then add the remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil and 2 Tablespoons butter to the skillet. Continue cooking and stirring slowly for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors and heat the sauce evenly.
- Cook the shrimp: Carefully add the uncooked shrimp into the skillet with the sauce. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp changes from translucent grey to a vibrant orange-pink color. This quick cooking ensures the shrimp stays tender and juicy without becoming tough.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the garlic shrimp immediately over a bed of steamed rice or your choice of side. Drizzle the remaining buttery sauce over the shrimp for extra flavor. Enjoy this delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish fresh and hot!
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture; if using frozen, thaw them completely before cooking.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Serve with steamed white rice or garlic butter noodles to complement the rich sauce.
- The cooking time is short because shrimp cooks very quickly; overcooking will make them rubbery.
- Hawaiian sea salt adds authenticity but can be substituted with regular coarse salt.
