Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

This is a typical way you would find shrimp prepared off a food truck in Hawaii. Jumbo shrimp are seasoned with paprika and cayenne, then cooked in butter and olive oil. The last minute of cooking, more butter is added to the shrimp along with a ton of garlic. Adding cornstarch to the seasoning will give the shrimp a nice crust and help seal in the flavor. Serve the shrimp with steamed rice; pouring the extra butter sauce over.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keyword: American, Hawaiian, main course, seafood
Servings: 2
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 8/12 ct. jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix together the cornstarch, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Pat dry the shrimp on paper towels. Toss the shrimp in the seasoning.
  • Heat up the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add in the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes without moving.
  • Flip the shrimp over. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the other tbsp of butter and the garlic. Cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat.
  • Toss the shrimp with parsley and squeeze over the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.