Description
A delicious and easy Garlic Shrimp recipe inspired by Hawaiian flavors, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Cooked white rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and bubbly.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve the garlic shrimp over cooked white rice or quinoa, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Notes
- For a citrus twist, add the zest of one lemon or lime before serving.
- Substitute the shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg