Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Butter (Printable View)
Juicy shrimp in garlicky butter sauce finished with lemon and fresh parsley for island-inspired seafood bliss.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 -
1 pound extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Aromatics
02 -
1 medium head fresh garlic, minced (about 1.5 ounces)
→ Coating
03 -
2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
04 -
1 teaspoon paprika
05 -
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
06 -
Kosher salt, to taste
07 -
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Fat
08 -
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
09 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Finishing touches
10 -
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 -
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced, optional
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Pat shrimp thoroughly dry on both sides using paper towels and transfer to a mixing bowl.
02 -
Sprinkle shrimp with all-purpose flour, paprika, cayenne pepper if desired, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
03 -
Heat unsalted butter and olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
04 -
Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes until the bottoms turn pink. Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes until opaque and just cooked through.
05 -
Remove skillet from the heat. Drizzle shrimp with fresh lemon juice and gently toss. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with parsley if using, and serve immediately with garlic butter sauce spooned over the shrimp.
# Supplementary Details:
01 -
Ensure the garlic is sautéed only until aromatic to prevent bitterness.