Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant and mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your table in just 25 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of pineapple juice and a hint of lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp can be served over rice, noodles, or fresh salad for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress. With its bold flavors and beautiful presentation, this dish will transport your taste buds to an island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the shrimp after peeling and deveining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add butter until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and ginger; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook shrimp in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Toss shrimp in the sauce before serving with cilantro on top.
- 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: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg