Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and provides a similar richness.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is lower in calories and canned tuna is often less expensive.

Add 1/2 cup of cornstarch to 1 pound of deveined shrimp and mix to coat evenly.

Let the shrimp sit for 10 to 15 minutes to help make a light batter.

Peel and chop 8 cloves of garlic, leaving it chunky for authenticity.

Melt 4 ounces of unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat and add the chopped garlic.

Cook the garlic until it starts to turn golden brown, being careful not to burn it.

Add 2 teaspoons of paprika and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne to the garlic and toast it in the butter.

Season the mixture with salt and fresh pepper, then finish with the juice of 1/2 lemon.

Bring a pot of canola oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fry the shrimp in small batches for 3 to 4 minutes to maintain oil temperature and ensure crispiness.

Toss the fried shrimp in a bowl with the garlic butter sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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