The BEST Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp ever! It’s just like the famous shrimp you buy at the food trucks in Hawaii. Made with succulent shrimp cooked in an extra garlicky, deliciously rich, butter based sauce.
1. Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup (slightly packed) minced fresh garlic (about 1 medium head)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, diced into 1 tbsp pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
In a shallow bowl, combine the shrimp, garlic, flour, paprika, cayenne (if using), and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly.
In a large skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of the butter with the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 4 Tbsp of butter to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the butter is golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice. The butter will foam up briefly.
Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Sprinkle with the minced parsley, if using.
Serve the Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp immediately, with the buttery sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!
This dish has bold garlic flavor with a touch of heat from the cayenne. The lemon butter sauce adds a bright, tangy element to the succulent shrimp. Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.
