Description
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make seafood dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a spiced flour mixture, sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick main course, it embodies the classic island flavors and can be served with lemon wedges and parsley for a fresh finish.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 8 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving
- Chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. This mixture will give the shrimp a flavorful, lightly spiced crust.
- Dredge the Shrimp: Coat the peeled and deveined shrimp thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess to avoid clumping.
- Heat the Butter and Oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter together with the olive oil until fully combined and hot.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the finely minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant but not browned, to infuse the butter with rich garlic flavor.
- Cook the Shrimp: Lay the coated shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn golden and are cooked through. While cooking, spoon the garlic butter over the shrimp to keep them moist and flavorful.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top to brighten the dish.
Notes
- For a more authentic Hawaiian flavor, consider cooking shrimp with shells on and whole.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed white rice for a traditional Hawaiian plate lunch.
- Ensure garlic is cooked just until fragrant to avoid bitterness from browning.
- Shrimp can be substituted with other shellfish for variation.
