Description
Indulge in the flavors of the islands with this Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp are coated in a savory garlic butter sauce, creating a dish that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley and lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Coat the Shrimp: Combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic, then add shrimp and cook until pink and golden.
- Finish: Add remaining butter and lemon juice. Toss shrimp in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Cook shrimp in batches for crispy results.
- Chill dredged shrimp for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
