Description
A quick and easy Hawaiian garlic shrimp dish featuring succulent shrimp and caramelized pineapple for a tropical, sweet-savory flavor perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Toss lightly with salt and pepper.
- Mince garlic finely and cut fresh pineapple into bite-sized chunks, avoiding the core.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, but not burnt.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges caramelize and pineapple softens slightly.
- Push pineapple to the side and add shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Drizzle soy sauce and honey over shrimp and pineapple, stirring gently to coat. Add fresh lime juice and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp and pineapple for best flavor. Avoid burning garlic by stirring constantly. Cook shrimp in batches if pan is crowded to ensure a good sear. Coconut oil can be used instead of butter for a tropical flair. Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free option. Leftovers reheat gently in a skillet to avoid rubbery shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the rec
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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