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Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Garlicky, buttery Hawaiian-style shrimp served with creamy macaroni salad and rice. For a fun presentation, serve everything inside a hollowed-out pineapple!
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  • Lightly coat each shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
  • Sauté the garlic.
  • Add the shrimp back in and coat the shrimp in the butter sauce.
  • Squeeze lemon juice.
  • Serve in an empty pineapple or on a plate.
  • Enjoy with rice!