Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp (Print)
Tender shrimp cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with mild spices and fresh lemon, capturing authentic Hawaiian flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Seafood
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450g extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Aromatics
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40g minced fresh garlic (approximately 1 medium head)
→ Coating
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8g all-purpose flour
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3g paprika
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0.5g cayenne pepper
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Fat
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85g unsalted butter, cut into 15g pieces
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30ml olive oil
→ Finishing touches
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15ml fresh lemon juice
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4g minced fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
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Pat shrimp thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl.
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Sprinkle shrimp with all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
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Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side until bottoms turn pink. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until just opaque and cooked through.
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Remove skillet from heat. Drizzle shrimp with fresh lemon juice and toss gently. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce from the pan over shrimp.
# Notes:
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This dish is inspired by Hawaiian food truck-style garlic shrimp, known for its bold garlic flavor and buttery sauce.