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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp: A Sweet Tropical Escape at Home

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dish that transports you to paradise.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Fresh or Thawed Shrimp
For the Glaze
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce Adds umami depth
  • 2 tbsp Honey Or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can reduce for less sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar Or lime juice
  • 1 1/4 Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 in Ginger Freshly grated
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chopped
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil For finishing
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tblsp Green Onions Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Pineapple-Honey Glaze
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and pour in olive oil. Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  3. Lower the heat and add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with garlic and ginger. Allow it to simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Return the seared shrimp to the skillet, tossing gently in the sauce for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Stir in chopped pineapple and warm through for about one minute.
  7. Drizzle sesame oil over the shrimp and pineapple mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  8. Add fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving. Toss gently.
  9. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is best served fresh. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for 2 days.

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