Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, a dish that transports you to tropical paradise right from your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic-ginger sauce, brightened by fresh pineapple and zesty lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish strikes an ideal balance between sweet and savory, appealing to seafood lovers of all ages. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside grilled veggies for a delightful meal that bursts with freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in the same skillet until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; stir and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add shrimp back into the skillet; toss to coat with the sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for an additional minute.
- Drizzle with sesame oil; toss again before removing from heat.
- Add lime juice and cilantro just before serving; garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 200g
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg