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Best Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A quick, flavor-packed Hawaiian favorite featuring succulent shrimp simmered in a buttery garlic sauce with pineapple, lime, and soy—transporting your taste buds straight to the North Shore.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry to ensure proper searing.
  2. Heat skillet over medium heat with butter until melted and foamy.
  3. Sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2–3 minutes per side.
  5. Stir in pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice.
  6. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
  7. Season to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Avoid overcooking shrimp and always pat them dry for the best sear and texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, garlic shrimp, North Shore shrimp, Hawaiian shrimp recipe