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A bowl of homemade Hawaiian garlic shrimp Recipe, glistening with golden garlic butter, lightly charred, and topped with chopped parsley. A lemon wedge sits on the side, with crispy garlic bits clinging to the shrimp. Served in a rustic dish on a cozy dinner table.

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Bring the flavors of Oahu’s North Shore food trucks to your kitchen with this quick and irresistible Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe! Shell-on shrimp are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce with just the right kick of spice. A family favorite that’s ready in under 20 minutes!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: Hawaiian garlic shrimp marinade, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe, Hawaiian garlic shrimp sauce, Hawaiian garlic shrimp truck recipe, Hawaiian shrimp recipes, Simple hawaiian garlic shrimp recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $21

Equipment

  • 1 Cast iron or stainless skillet (Heavy-bottomed for even heat)
  • 1 Garlic press or knife (For mincing garlic)
  • 1 Heat-resistant tongs (For flipping shrimp)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For accuracy)
  • 1 Microplane (For lemon zest)
  • 1 Shallow dishes (For dredging shrimp)
  • 1 Cutting board (Dedicated to garlic (optional))
  • 1 Splatter screen (Optional but helpful for frying)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Large shrimp - Shell-on 16–20 count, thawed if frozen
  • 15–20 cloves Garlic - Minced reserve ¼ for last step
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter - Cold ,cubed
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil - Or use more butter
  • 1 Lemon - Zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika - Sweet or smoked
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour - For dredging
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Optional ,for spice
  • Sea salt - To taste
  • Black pepper - Freshly ground ,to taste
  • Fresh parsley - Chopped ,for garnish
  • Lemon wedges - For serving
  • Steamed white rice - Optional ,for serving
  • Macaroni salad - Optional ,for serving

Instructions

  • Pat shrimp dry
  • Mix flour and spices
  • Mince garlic & cube butter
  • Optional garlic-ginger marinade
  • Heat skillet on high
  • Dredge and cook shrimp
  • Add garlic and remaining butter
  • Final garlic flourish
  • Plate, garnish, and serve

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 225g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg