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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Savory Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp: Quick Crispy Delight

Delight in this Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp, a quick 25-minute recipe bursting with bold garlic flavor, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Shrimp Use shells on for enhanced flavor.
For the Coating
  • 0.5 cup Potato/corn starch Use corn starch for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Paprika Consider smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For Frying
  • 0.5 cup Neutral oil Vegetable or canola oil works well.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Base for the garlic sauce.
  • 2 lemons Lemon wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp by cleaning and deveining, leaving shells on. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix potato/corn starch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each shrimp with the mixture.
  3. Heat enough neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Test with a pinch of coating; it should sizzle.
  4. Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, and melt gently. Combine with remaining oil.
  6. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, 3-4 minutes.
  7. Toss fried shrimp in garlic butter and serve immediately with rice and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest shrimp available for best flavor. Avoid overcrowding when frying to achieve crispiness. Adjust spices to taste.

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