Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Style Recipe – Easy Seafood Dinner Idea
Transport your taste buds to the islands with this Hawaiian-style garlic shrimp recipe! Juicy shrimp cooked in rich garlic butter and served with rice make a flavorful, tropical-inspired dinner that’s quick, easy, and unforgettable.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs or spatula
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup mochiko flour (or all-purpose flour, or rice flour for gluten-free)
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sticky rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss in flour, paprika, cayenne, and salt until lightly coated.
- Toast Garlic: Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden. Remove garlic to prevent burning, reserving butter.
- Pan-Fry Shrimp: Heat olive oil in skillet. Add shrimp in batches, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until crisp and pink. Avoid overcrowding.
- Combine: Return garlic butter to pan. Toss shrimp until coated in sauce.
- Finish: Squeeze lemon juice over shrimp. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
- Serve: Plate with sticky rice and macaroni salad for authentic Hawaiian style.
Notes
- Cook shrimp in batches for even crispness.
- Toast garlic gently—burnt garlic tastes bitter.
- Use mochiko flour for authentic texture, or rice flour for gluten-free.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Best served fresh; reheat gently in skillet with butter.