Description
Experience the warmth of the islands with this Hawaiian garlic shrimp, perfectly balanced with sweet honey and rich garlic flavors, making it a favorite for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh peeled and deveined shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until they turn pink. Flip each shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the soy sauce and drizzle honey or sprinkle brown sugar over the shrimp. Toss to coat and continue cooking for another minute until caramelized.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over the shrimp, and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure a nice sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hawaiian shrimp, garlic shrimp, easy dinner, seafood recipes, family favorite