Hawaiian · beginner
Hawaiian Kahuku Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet
Crispy paprika-crusted shrimp sautéed in abundance of garlic and melted butter with a touch of fresh lemon juice.
- PREP TIME
- 10 min
- COOK TIME
- 15 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss in a bowl with all-purpose flour, paprika, half teaspoon salt, and quarter teaspoon black pepper.
- 02
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 03
Add flour-dusted shrimp in an even single layer and sear for 2 minutes until bottom side turns golden.
- 04
Flip shrimp over, add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and minced garlic directly into pan center, reducing heat to medium.
- 05
Sauté garlic gently alongside shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until garlic is fragrant and golden without burning.
- 06
Pour fresh lemon juice across skillet, scraping up any delicious browned bits from pan floor.concept
- 07
Remove skillet from heat as soon as shrimp are completely opaque and pink.
- 08
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside white rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Garlic Basting
Cooking protein gently in melted fat with abundant minced garlic so flavor penetrates without burning the garlic solids.
Notes from the kitchen
- Watch minced garlic carefully once added; medium heat prevents butter from scorching.
- Leave tail shells on shrimp for enhanced flavor during searing.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.