Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe
🍤 Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe
Bold, buttery, and packed with garlic, this iconic dish from Oahu’s North Shore brings the flavors of Hawaii right to your table. Perfect with hot white rice and a squeeze of lemon!
⏱️ Quick Info:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 1 head garlic (about 10 cloves), finely minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating shrimp)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive or neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
✅ 1. Prep Shrimp
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry thoroughly.
- Leave shells on for best flavor.
- Lightly season with salt and pepper.
✅ 2. Marinate
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil and minced garlic.
- Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
✅ 3. Dredge in Flour
- Mix ¼ cup flour and 2 tsp paprika in a shallow bowl.
- Lightly coat each shrimp, shaking off excess.
✅ 4. Cook Shrimp
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until shrimp is pink, slightly golden, and cooked through.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
✅ 5. Make Garlic Butter Sauce
- In the same pan, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and any leftover garlic from marinade.
- Sauté for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant (don’t burn).
✅ 6. Finish and Serve
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Serve over steamed white rice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Shell-on = maximum flavor, but you can use peeled shrimp for convenience.
- Spicy version: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter.
- Hawaiian plate lunch vibe? Add a scoop of mac salad alongside the rice.
- Crispy garlic topping: Save a portion of minced garlic to fry separately and sprinkle on top.