Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Crispy and plump shrimp marinated in a garlic butter infused sauce and topped with bits of fried garlic--this simple Hawaiian style garlic shrimp is done in under 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 24 pieces jumbo shrimp (15-20 size)
• 15 g all-purpose flour
• 17 g cornstarch
• 2 g cayenne pepper
• 14 g paprika
• 6 g salt
• 170 g garlic (chopped)
• 228 g unsalted butter
• 2 fl oz olive oil (add more if necessary)
• 1/2 fl oz lemon juice (add more if necessary)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prep your shrimp by cleaning them under running water and removing the heads. De-vein them by slicing ⅛ of an inch on the outside of the shrimp from the tail to the top of the head. Remove the poop vein. Keep the shells on and dry the shrimp with paper towels. See my full shrimp deveining tutorial here.
2. 2Mix the flour, cornstarch, cayenne, paprika, and salt together. Coat each shrimp thoroughly including the slit that you just cut.
3. 3Place on a wire rack and set it aside until it’s time to cook.
4. 4In a pan over medium heat, add the butter until it melts then add the garlic.
5. 5Cook until the garlic is crispy and golden, about 3 minutes. Here's what the garlic should look like when it's done. Transfer the garlic butter to a new bowl.
6. 6In the same pan, add the olive oil and cook the shrimp until crispy on both sides, about 1 minute per side or until the meat is opaque.
7. 7Add the garlic butter back into the pan with the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Drizzle the lemon juice on top and taste.
8. 8Serve with a side of white rice, additional lemon wedges, and Hawaiian mac salad.