Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp Hawaiian Style recipe offers a delightful twist on a classic dish, combining succulent shrimp with a flavorful blend of garlic, butter, and a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce. Perfectly balanced with soy sauce, honey, and lime juice, this dish is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a satisfying weeknight dinner that tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil (amount enough to coat skillet)
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (mentioned in instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process, ensuring shrimp is peeled and deveined, garlic minced, and pineapple juice ready.
- Heat Skillet and Melt Butter: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully melted and hot.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in ½ cup fresh pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional), and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Stir well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the mixture simmer on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season the shrimp and sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple juice for the best authentic Hawaiian flavor, but canned juice can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp as they can become tough; look for a pink, opaque color.
- Ground ginger is optional but adds a nice subtle warmth to the sauce; fresh ginger can be substituted if preferred.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the honey or brown sugar to ½ tablespoon.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
