Description
A flavorful dish inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, featuring shrimp sautéed in a savory garlic and pineapple sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by measuring all your ingredients. Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Add the Flavor: Pour in pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, ground ginger, lime juice, and remaining butter. Stir and let simmer for another minute.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
Opt for fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp. Adjust sweetness to taste and consider adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg