Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Hawaiian garlic shrimp features juicy prawns tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with a hint of lemon and fresh cilantro. It's a quick and flavorful treat that brings a taste of the islands to your table.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hawaiian

Keyword garlic, quick meal, seafood, shrimp, tropical

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings -5 servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
Kosher salt
1 ½ lbs tiger prawns or large shrimps peeled deveined, and patted dry
3 tbsp olive oil
8 large cloves garlic coarsely chopped
3/4 cup sake or dry white wine
3 tbsp cold unsalted butter cut into 3 pieces
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, and 1-1/2 tsp. salt. Lightly dredge the shrimp in the mixture, shaking off the excess; set aside.
Heat a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove and reserve the garlic, leaving the oil in the pan.
Turn the heat up to medium high and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook until nearly opaque in the center, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the sake and 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, flipping the shrimp once, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the butter and the reserved garlic, and cook, swirling the pan, until the sauce is emulsified. Remove from the heat, add the cilantro and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Notes

Recipe source: Fine Cooking

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