Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that takes you straight to the tropics with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce enhanced with pineapple juice and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at summer gatherings. Serve it over rice, as tacos, or atop a fresh salad for a delightful meal that’s both healthy and satisfying. With its quick preparation and burst of tropical flavors, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if not done; mince garlic and chop cilantro.
- Heat skillet: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil with 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer; cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Make sauce: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), lime juice, salt, and pepper; pour over cooked shrimp.
- Finish cooking: Simmer for another minute to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Stir in chopped cilantro and transfer to a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg