Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a mouthwatering dish that brings the tropical flavors of Hawaii right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, expertly enhanced with fresh pineapple juice and zesty ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant taste and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 for smoother preparation.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until pink.
- Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ginger, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over 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 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg