Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of the tropics right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce with a touch of sweetness from pineapple juice. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a festive gathering—this dish is guaranteed to impress seafood lovers with its delightful taste and straightforward preparation.
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 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined, garlic minced, and cilantro chopped.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add butter until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp; cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), ground ginger, and lime juice; stir well and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper; 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 (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg