Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant seafood dish that brings the taste of the tropics right to your table. This recipe features plump shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce infused with sweet pineapple juice, soy sauce, and a hint of lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish takes only 25 minutes to prepare and cook. Serve it over a bed of rice or greens, or even in tacos for a fun twist. With its balance of savory and sweet elements, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is not just a meal; it’s an experience that transports you straight to the Hawaiian shores.
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 lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining if not done already. Mince garlic and chop cilantro.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink; flip to cook the other side.
- Pour in pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ground ginger, and lime juice; stir well.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked through.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg