Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a delightful tropical dish that brings a taste of paradise to your dining table. This vibrant recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfectly balanced by sweet pineapple and zesty lime. Ideal for quick weeknight meals or festive gatherings, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp can be served over fluffy rice or enjoyed as an elegant appetizer. With its fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this dish is sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink; flip them to cook the other side.
- Pour in pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ground ginger, and lime juice. Stir well.
- Allow to simmer for another 5–7 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg