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Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp

Cultural Context

Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp, popularized by food trucks on the islands, showcases the region's fresh seafood and vibrant flavors. Traditionally served with rice, this dish reflects the local culinary love for garlic and butter. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Hawaii, enjoyed by seafood lovers worldwide.

HawaiianUSmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds shrimp
rice flour
paprika
garlic salt
cayenne
roasted garlic butter
oil for frying

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

1

Thaw frozen shrimp in a colander over a bowl overnight in the fridge to drain excess liquid.

2

Spread shrimp on paper towels and pat dry to remove moisture.

3

In a bowl, mix rice flour, paprika, garlic salt, and cayenne for seasoning.

4

Add a layer of rice flour to the bottom of the bowl and toss in half the shrimp.

5

Add the remaining shrimp and toss to coat evenly with the seasoning.

6

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.

7

Fry shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until crispy and cooked through, adjusting time for smaller shrimp.

8

Melt a couple tablespoons of roasted garlic butter while shrimp fry.

9

Remove shrimp from oil and pour melted garlic butter over them, tossing to coat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéing

Equipment Needed

colanderbowlpaper towelsfrying oildeep fryer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Garlic ShrimpHawaiian Garlic Prawns

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