Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, a dish that brings together succulent shrimp and a delightful garlic-ginger sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a zesty touch of lime. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this recipe effortlessly balances sweet and savory notes to create an unforgettable meal that will impress your guests. With quick preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy this tropical-inspired dish in just 25 minutes. Pair it with steamed rice or fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
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
- 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 for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 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 from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked shrimp back into the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Simmer for another minute.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for an additional minute.
- Drizzle sesame oil over shrimp mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and cilantro before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg