Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
A tropical delight featuring garlic and shrimp, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound Large Shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with olive oil for lighter option
- 4 cloves Garlic freshly minced
- ½ cup Pineapple Juice fresh juice is preferred
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon Honey or Brown Sugar can substitute with maple syrup
- 1 lime Lime Juice freshly squeezed
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients: Ensure the shrimp are peeled and deveined, the garlic is minced, and any herbs, like cilantro, are chopped for freshness.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add unsalted butter and let it melt, creating a rich base for your sauce.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, keeping a close eye to ensure it doesn’t brown.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet; cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and optional ground ginger. Stir well and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro right before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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