Description
Hawaiian garlic shrimp delivers a zesty coastal flavor profile straight from Oahu’s famous North Shore. Succulent prawns bathe in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, promising a delectable seafood experience that transports you to tropical paradise with each savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Fats and Oils:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into 1 tablespoon pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ¼ cup (slightly packed) minced fresh garlic (nearly 1 medium head)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously pat the shrimp dry using paper towels, ensuring complete moisture removal for optimal coating adhesion.
- Create a seasoned dredging mixture by combining all-purpose flour, smoky paprika, fiery cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly coat each shrimp in the seasoned flour mixture, gently pressing to ensure an even, light covering that will create a delicate crust during cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil to create a rich, flavor-enhancing cooking medium.
- Quickly sauté minced fresh garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning, which would create a bitter taste.
- Carefully place the flour-coated shrimp into the fragrant garlic-infused oil, arranging them in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side, watching for a beautiful pink color and translucent appearance that indicates perfect doneness.
- Brighten the dish with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, which will add a zesty, citrusy dimension to the rich, garlicky shrimp.
- Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the shrimp, providing a pop of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Transfer the shrimp to a serving plate and drizzle with additional garlic butter sauce, allowing diners to enjoy the luxurious, flavor-packed accompaniment.
Notes
- Garlic burns quickly, so watch the skillet carefully during sautéing to prevent bitter flavors.
- Fresh shrimp provides the best texture and taste, so select plump, firm specimens from a reliable seafood counter.
- Butter and olive oil combination creates a rich, silky sauce that perfectly coats each shrimp.
- Paprika and cayenne add subtle warmth and depth to the mild seafood, enhancing overall flavor profile.
- Serving immediately ensures the shrimp remain tender and the garlic butter sauce stays glossy and appetizing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg