Description
A delicious blend of garlic and sweetness elevates fresh shrimp in this quick and easy Hawaiian recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Fresh Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium if desired)
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon or Lime Juice
- Fresh Herbs (chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if necessary. Mince the garlic.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant and golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer and let sizzle for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Sweetness: Drizzle with honey or brown sugar and soy sauce once shrimp starts turning pink. Stir gently and add lemon or lime juice.
- Finish It Up: Cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 1 additional minute. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Hawaiian shrimp, garlic shrimp, seafood recipes