Description
Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Style brings tropical flavors straight from Oahu’s famous North Shore to your dinner plate. Tender shrimp bathed in rich garlic butter create a simple yet spectacular meal that transports your taste buds to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Produce:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Oils and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cooked white rice
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Blend 1 pound large shrimp, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Coat shrimp thoroughly and let marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Thinly slice 1 red bell pepper and drain 1 cup pineapple chunks while shrimp marinates.
- Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sauté bell pepper slices for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Transfer marinated shrimp to hot skillet in single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and golden, reaching internal temperature of 145°F.
- Add 1 cup pineapple chunks to skillet. Stir gently and simmer for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Plate hot shrimp mixture over white rice, using ½ cup cooked rice per serving.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped green onions or 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for extra texture and color.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, removing the shells but leaving the tails on for a more authentic presentation.
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes to let the garlic, soy sauce, and ginger deeply infuse the seafood with Hawaiian-inspired taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice.
- Toast some sesame seeds and sprinkle them over the finished dish to add a nutty crunch that complements the garlic shrimp perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg