Description
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful blend of glutinous rice flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper, then pan-cooked to crispy perfection and tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Finished with fresh lemon juice and parsley, this dish offers a vibrant, savory taste that's quick to prepare and perfect for a delicious weeknight meal or island-inspired feast.
Ingredients
Shrimp and Coating
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined
- 2 tablespoons glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour) or all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) garlic, minced (about 2 heads of garlic)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Wash and devein the shrimp. You may peel the shrimp leaving the tails on or keep the shells on according to your preference. Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with a paper towel to ensure proper coating and crispiness when cooked.
- Coat the shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Evenly coat each shrimp piece with the flour mixture and set aside.
- Cook garlic butter: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden brown, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Using the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and add olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until the shrimp are crisp and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, adding more oil before each batch.
- Combine: Turn off the heat and pour the prepared garlic butter sauce back into the skillet with the cooked shrimp. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly with the garlic butter.
- Serve: Drizzle the shrimp with freshly squeezed lemon juice and garnish with minced fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Glutinous rice flour gives a crispy texture; if unavailable, all-purpose flour can be used but with slightly less crispiness.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- Ensure shrimp are patted dry well for the best coating adherence.
- Cook shrimp in batches to avoid steaming instead of frying.
- Fresh garlic is key for the authentic garlic butter flavor.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
