Buttery Garlic Shrimp | Hawaiian Food Truck

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often less expensive and easier to prepare.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.

Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp in a single layer.

Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.

Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fully cooked.

Add cayenne and lemon juice; stir to combine.

Season with black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and let sit for a minute to absorb flavors.

Serve immediately with coconut rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens