Description
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent, large shrimp coated in a lightly seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dish that captures the essence of island cooking, perfect served with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a bright finish. Ideal for a main course, this shrimp dish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice and pineapple, bringing a taste of Hawaii to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking
- 1/4 cup olive oil or neutral oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
Garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the flour mixture: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Coat the shrimp: Toss the peeled and deveined shrimp in the flour mixture, making sure each shrimp is lightly and evenly coated with the mixture.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter: Lower the heat to low and add the butter to the same skillet. Once the butter melts, add the finely minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Toss shrimp in garlic butter: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them gently to coat with the garlic butter sauce evenly.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter shrimp immediately. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley as desired. This dish pairs ideally with steamed white rice and pineapple on the side for a complete Hawaiian-inspired meal.
Notes
- Use wild-caught shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- For extra garlic flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder to the flour mixture before coating the shrimp.
- Be careful not to overcook the garlic in the butter; cooking over low heat ensures it remains fragrant without becoming bitter.
