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Authentic Hawaiian Food Truck Garlic Shrimp: Buttery, Garlicky, and Ready in 20 Minutes

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Make the famous Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp right at home. This recipe delivers juicy shrimp coated in a rich, bold, buttery garlic sauce, capturing the essence of the island food trucks. Serve over rice to soak up every drop of the sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced finely
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for island kick)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This helps them sear better.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the dried shrimp to the skillet in a single layer if possible. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the lemon juice, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss the shrimp until they are fully coated in the buttery garlic sauce.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately.
  7. Serve the **Best Garlic Butter Shrimp** immediately over hot, cooked white rice. Spoon extra garlic butter sauce over the rice.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use high-quality butter.
  • Serving this **Garlic Shrimp Skillet** over rice is essential; the rice soaks up the rich sauce.
  • If you want crispier shrimp, dust them lightly with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before adding them to the pan.

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