Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist Recipe
This Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist combines succulent shrimp with a vibrant sauce made of pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger. The dish offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors, enhanced by fresh pineapple chunks and garnished with cilantro and green onions. It’s quick to prepare and makes a delightful main course served with steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 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, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Additions and Garnishes
- 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
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add shrimp and cook about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet, stir to combine, and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Allow shrimp to simmer in the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Add Pineapple: Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for another minute until pineapple softens slightly, enhancing the dish’s sweetness.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Drizzle sesame oil over the shrimp and pineapple mixture, then toss to coat well.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Remove skillet from heat. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro to brighten the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with sliced green onions. Serve hot alongside steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor; canned pineapple can be substituted but drain juice to avoid excess liquid.
- If soy sauce is not gluten-free, substitute with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Do not overcook shrimp to maintain tenderness and juiciness.
- This recipe can be scaled up or down easily depending on servings needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
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