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Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp That Will Impress Your Taste Buds

Crispy Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish bursting with buttery garlic flavor that's quick to prepare and perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound shrimp fresh or thawed frozen, pat-dried
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup potato starch or cornstarch for crispy coating
  • salt adjust to taste
  • pepper adjust to taste
For the Garlic Sauce
  • 10-15 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Optional Garnishes
  • green onions chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Clean and devein your shrimp, pat-dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine potato starch (or cornstarch), salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each shrimp individually in the starch mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then fry shrimp until golden brown.
  5. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing in the buttery garlic sauce.
  7. Serve shrimp family-style, garnished with green onions and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Patting the shrimp dry and not overcrowding the pan are key for achieving perfect crispiness.

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