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Authentic Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Style Garlic Shrimp

Close-up of a white bowl filled with succulent hawaiian garlic shrimp swimming in buttery sauce, served next to fluffy white rice.
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You can bring the flavor of the North Shore food trucks right to your kitchen with this easy, buttery, and intensely garlicky shrimp recipe. This dish cooks fast and creates a rich sauce perfect for serving over rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced very fine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This helps them sear better.
  2. In a large skillet or pan, combine the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely.
  3. Add all the minced garlic to the pan. Cook the garlic gently for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it is fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown or burn, or it will taste bitter.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the dried shrimp to the skillet in a single layer if possible.
  5. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  6. Once the shrimp is cooked, remove the pan from the heat immediately.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss everything together until the shrimp is fully coated in the buttery garlic sauce.
  8. Serve the Hawaiian garlic shrimp immediately over generous portions of hot white rice, spooning any extra garlic butter sauce from the pan over the top.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality butter. The butter is the base of this sauce.
  • Serve this dish with a side of fresh pineapple slices or a simple green salad to balance the richness.
  • If you want a slightly crispier texture, you can lightly dust the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch before adding them to the hot oil and butter mixture.

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