Description
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a vibrant dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your table in just minutes. This easy recipe features succulent shrimp bathed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of fresh pineapple juice and zesty lime. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish captivates with its mouthwatering flavors and delightful aroma. Whether served over rice, tossed into tacos, or enjoyed alone, Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp promises to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 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
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Peel shrimp, mince garlic, and chop cilantro.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink.
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked.
- Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg