Description
Garlic shrimp Hawaiian style is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you to the tropics with every bite. Plump shrimp are sautéed in a delightful garlic-butter sauce, enhanced with lemon and a hint of spice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with rice or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp along with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add sauce: Pour in soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring gently to coat the shrimp evenly.
- Finish: Sprinkle chopped green onions just before serving for freshness and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 240mg