About
Aloha from your new favorite seafood dish! Hawaiian Shrimp takes sweet and savory shrimp and coats them in smoky paprika and a refreshingly spicy cayenne pepper, before pan-frying them to golden-brown, crispy morsels! But the true indulgence comes from the rich garlic butter sauce generously poured over the shrimp and fluffy white rice: if that doesn't get you in the tropical spirit, nothing will! Hawaiian Shrimp is ready in a flash and is the best way to experience an island getaway from the comfort of your dining room!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, shell-on
- 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 12 cloves garlic, minced
- white rice, to taste, cooked and warm, for serving
- lemon wedges, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Using kitchen shears, cut lengthwise about halfway into the shrimp without cutting the tail. The vein should be exposed. Devein the shrimp.
Step 2 -Pat the shrimp dry and place them into a large bowl.
Step 3 -Toss the shrimp with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, the salt, the pepper, the paprika, and the cayenne.
Step 4 -Marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Step 5 -Sprinkle the shrimp with the rice flour, tossing until fully coated.
Step 6 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil until shimmering.
Step 7 -In a single layer, add the shrimp, working in batches if necessary, and fry until the shrimp are pink and cooked through at 145 degrees F, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 8 -Transfer the shrimp to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 9 -Drain the skillet and wipe it clean.
Step 10 -Melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
Step 11 -Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 12 -Add the shrimp to the garlic-butter and toss until fully coated.
Step 13 -Serve over the rice with the lemon wedges.
