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Authentic Shrimp Truck Style Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp

Close-up of juicy Hawaiian garlic shrimp swimming in butter sauce next to a mound of white rice.
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Make the famous, intensely garlicky, buttery Hawaiian garlic shrimp right at home. This recipe delivers the rich, island-inspired flavor you expect from the North Shore shrimp trucks, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced (use more for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat them very dry with paper towels. This helps them sear better.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
  3. Add all the minced garlic to the skillet. Cook the garlic gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until it is fragrant but not browned. You want to infuse the fat with garlic flavor.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the dried shrimp to the skillet in a single layer if possible. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss everything together until the shrimp are fully coated in the garlicky butter sauce.
  6. Serve the Hawaiian garlic shrimp immediately over warm white rice to soak up the rich garlic butter sauce. Squeeze extra fresh lemon over the top before eating.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality butter.
  • Serving this dish with rice is traditional, as the rice absorbs the garlicky sauce.
  • If you prefer a low-carb option, serve this garlic butter shrimp over cauliflower rice instead of white rice.

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