Description
A delicious Hawaiian dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic with a hint of sweetness from honey, perfectly balanced with citrus and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright pink on one side.
- Flip the shrimp over, drizzle in honey and citrus juice, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped herbs over, and stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot over rice or with a salad.
Notes
For added spice, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes during cooking or a splash of coconut milk for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Hawaiian garlic shrimp, shrimp recipe, garlic shrimp