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Hawaiian garlic shrimp, white rice, and lemon on a black plate
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5 from 2 votes

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Buttery and garlicky shrimp cooked to perfection. The ultimate weeknight meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 429kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp deveined
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 10 cloves of garlic minced

Instructions

  • Devein the shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Coat the shrimp on both sides with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
  • Warm up the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the shrimp for 1 minute on each side.
  • Add the butter and garlic and cook for an additional minute or until the garlic starts to brown.
  • Season with salt.
  • Serve over white rice, if desired.

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Notes

  • Don't remove the shrimp shells or the tails. 
  • Season generously with salt if using unsalted butter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 316mg | Sodium: 1566mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 4mg