Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of sweetness from pineapple juice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over rice, toss it into tacos, or enjoy it on its own—this Hawaiian-inspired meal is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare the shrimp by peeling and deveining if necessary.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, ground ginger, and lime juice. Pour into the skillet with shrimp.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly; stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg