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    Hawaiian Shrimp

    Updated: May 2, 2025 · Published: Jul 16, 2019 by Olya · 57 Comments

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    Hawaiian Shrimp is an easy garlic butter shrimp tossed in an succulent garlic sauce. The perfect appetizer or light meal!

    Hawaiian Shrimp is an easy garlic butter shrimp tossed in an succulent garlic sauce. The perfect appetizer or light meal!

    Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp is so quick and easy! Especially if you love garlic. Enjoy it  with a bowl of rice or your favorite pasta of choice! You’ll love these spicy garlicky shrimp which are on the table in less than 20 minutes.

    What’s the point of leaving the tail on the shrimp?

    Leaving the shrimp tail on or is a matter of personal preference, but here are a couple of things to keep in mind. Shrimp shells are quite flavorful and can impart that flavor into the surrounding dish. However when the shrimp are cooked for just a couple of minutes, as it is here so it’s unlikely the tail imparts any flavor.

    Yet, when you leave the tail on, the shrimp is easier to pick up! I also think that shrimp look nicer with the tails on.

    Is shrimp healthy?

    Shrimp has a variety of health benefits. It is high in several vitamins and minerals, and is a rich source of protein. Eating shrimp also promotes heart and brain health due to its content of omega-3 fatty acids and the antioxidant astaxanthin. Tasty and healthy!

    spicy garlicky shrimp

    Three ounces of  shrimp provides about 20 grams of protein, just a few grams less than that a 3-ounce chicken breast. Each jumbo shrimp provides about 3 grams, and contains very little fat and carbohydrate. Your choice!

    How to make the best Hawaiian Shrimp

    • First things first, let’s choose which shrimp to buy. I used large, or sometimes called, jumbo shrimp in this recipe. You will get about 18 shrimp per pound. Try to buy wild caught shrimp, but sadly most shrimp sold in the supermarkets is farm raised.
    • Make sure to thaw you shrimp. What I usually do is take the shrimp out of its package, put it in a bowl or colander in the sink, and run cold water over them for about 5 minutes. Toss the shrimp occasionally to make sure they are all exposed to the cold water.
    • You can use either the shrimp that still has their shell on, or not. Your choice!
    • Add seasonings and flour to the resealable plastic bag. Make sure that the bag is large enough to toss the shrimp!
    • Put shrimp into that bag, seal it and shake! This will ensure that shrimp will be coated in seasoning mixture. Mix well until shrimp is coated well in salt, pepper, paprika, and flour. Shrimp have a mild flavor so they take on whatever flavor you’re serving them with.
    Toss shrimp with seasonings

    Tips on cooking the best Hawaiian Shrimp

    • Prepare a large skillet. I used 12 inch carbon steel skillet.
    • Now melt the butter over medium-high heat. When the butter is melted, add the garlic to the hot pan. Cook only for a short time, about 2 minutes. Remove garlic from the pan before adding shrimp.
    Garlic in the skillet
    • Next add the shrimp in two batches. Cook each batch for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping only once midway. Depending on the size of your shrimp and how many you have in the pan, this will usually take 4 to 6 minutes.
    • For even more tips, check out this article on how to cook shrimp.

    Enjoy!

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    Hawaiian shrimp
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    4.30 from 61 votes

    Hawaiian Shrimp

    Easy shrimp recipe full of flavor!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Hawaiian
    Keyword: hawaiian Shrimp
    Servings: 4
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 tablespoon flour
    • 12 oz. shrimp, cleaned and deveined
    • ½ stick unsalted butter
    • 7 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Fresh chopped parsley, optional for garnish

    Instructions

    • Place paprika, salt, black pepper, and flour in a large resealable bag. Shake well to mix.
    • Add the shrimp to the bag, seal it and shake to coat the shrimp with the flour mixture. Set aside.
    • Add the butter to a large 12 inch cast iron skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until you see the garlic is translucent and dark. It will cook fast!
    • Remove the garlic from the pan and add olive oil to the pan. Once heated, add your shrimp to the pan.
    • Cook the shrimp over medium high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
    • Once all the shrimp is cooked, pour the removed garlic over the shrimp right inside the skillet. Reheat, stir to combine and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
    Nutrition Facts
    Hawaiian Shrimp
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 189 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 30mg10%
    Sodium 585mg25%
    Potassium 58mg2%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 849IU17%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 18mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Comments

    1. Kassie says

      February 19, 2024 at 6:13 pm

      Not very good at all. Almost no flavor and I added double the amount of spices. Very bland

      Reply
    2. Cynthia says

      May 01, 2023 at 8:37 pm

      I held back on the salt until the end due to others comments. I made one other change of adding some hot pepper just to taste. I gotta tell you. This is a delicious way to cook shrimp and fast too. I served it over seasoned rice so I didn’t even need the salt after all. It was delicious. My hubby tasted it and let out a yummmm. He loves shrimp.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        May 02, 2023 at 12:21 pm

        That’s the best – I am so glad two of you enjoyed the shrimppp!

        Reply
    3. Darlene says

      January 01, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      I just made this, was good. Just needed to put 1/2 of the salt called for. Husband liked it, and he is usually a deep fried shrimp only guy. Will probably play a little bit with seasonings next time. Overall enjoyed it.

      Reply
    4. BAL says

      July 08, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      I followed this exactly, it was way too salty! Will not be making this again, what a waste of shrimp.

      Reply
      • Jan says

        August 21, 2022 at 9:45 pm

        Honestly we all know our taste. I don’t like food too salty and mostly too sweet.
        I automatically cut it down to our taste. Good recipe just alter to your taste. Its great with a Mayploy dipper sauce. Mahalo

        Reply
      • Pat says

        May 08, 2024 at 11:15 pm

        Then adjust the salt. Don’t refuse to make it again. Every recipe is just the person’s preference. You make it your own by adjusting.

        Reply
    5. Kathy says

      September 06, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      So delicious! I added chili powder and I added cilantro instead of parsley. So happy with the results. This is a keeper recipe!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        September 08, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Happy to hear you found it delicious!

        Reply
    6. Erin & Drew says

      August 17, 2021 at 12:14 am

      This was hands down one of the top 3 delicious things we have made at home in the last 10 years. Thank you so much! We will be making this again and again!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        August 17, 2021 at 9:08 am

        Wow – this is the best compliment! Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Katherine says

      August 06, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      This was so so easy and amazingly delicious! I put it over rice and used avocado oil instead of olive oil! Will certainly be making this again!!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        August 07, 2021 at 10:13 pm

        Thank you Katherine! Hawaiian Shrimp and rice make a powerful combination!

        Reply
    8. Natasha says

      July 17, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      This was absolutely delicious! It was easy to make just as promised. I added 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika and added a little cayenne pepper since I like a little spice. Serving it over farro. Yummy. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        July 22, 2021 at 12:00 am

        I like more spice as well especially when serving over farro.

        Reply
    9. Jon says

      July 10, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      Good lord this was amazing! Gonna whip up some coleslaw with it next time and make shrimp tacos w/ it!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        July 14, 2021 at 11:08 pm

        Yes – tons of coleslaw next time!

        Reply
        • Lisa says

          August 17, 2023 at 2:30 pm

          Does this work well cold?? Thinking about serving it over Hawaiian Coleslaw.

          Reply
          • Olya says

            August 21, 2023 at 12:27 am

            Yes – it will work cold.

            Reply
    10. Janet says

      June 11, 2021 at 3:58 pm

      We’d like to bring this to a party. Will it keep ok traveling from our stove to a friends house, and eaten throughout the evening?

      Reply
      • Olya says

        June 13, 2021 at 7:23 pm

        Yes – it will be completely fine!

        Reply
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