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Best Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.