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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

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A flavorful and quick dish that brings the essence of the islands to your table, made with shrimp and garlic, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 g extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined Ideal size for this recipe.
  • 40 g minced fresh garlic Approximately 1 medium head.
  • 8 g all-purpose flour For coating the shrimp.
  • 3 g paprika Adds color and flavor.
  • 0.5 g cayenne pepper Optional for heat.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 85 g unsalted butter, cut into 15 g pieces
  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 15 ml fresh lemon juice Adds freshness.
  • 4 g minced fresh parsley Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry on both sides with paper towels and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. Sprinkle the shrimp with all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper if using, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on the first side until the bottoms turn pink.
  4. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until just opaque and cooked through.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle the shrimp with fresh lemon juice and toss gently.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce from the pan over the shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve hot, best enjoyed over rice or with a fresh salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days and reheated gently.
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