Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant dish that transports you to the tropical shores of Hawaii with its rich flavors and delightful textures. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with sweet pineapple juice and a hint of lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish can be served over rice, tucked into tacos, or enjoyed on its own. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful seafood meal that brings a taste of the islands right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: peel and devein shrimp, mince garlic, chop cilantro.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ground ginger, and lime juice.
- Pour sauce over cooked shrimp; stir gently to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 210mg