Hawaiian-Style Garlic Shrimp
A quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp dish served over rice.
Equipment
- Skillet Large enough to hold shrimp in a single layer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.25 cup minced fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- White rice for serving
- No alcoholic drinks allowed, please substitute with a non-alcoholic option.
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and coat them evenly.
- In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium heat.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the remaining butter and garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then toss the shrimp with lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve immediately over steamed white rice, drizzled with the extra garlic butter sauce from the pan.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat.