Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, where juicy shrimp are sautéed in a tantalizing garlic-ginger sauce, complemented by the sweetness of pineapple and a refreshing hint of lime. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, transforming your dinner table into a tropical paradise. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up this flavor-packed dish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Enjoy it over fluffy rice or alongside colorful vegetables for a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and let simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Simmer for another minute.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for an additional minute.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, add lime juice and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg