Description
Dive into the tropical flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich garlic-ginger sauce and sweet pineapple. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this recipe brings the essence of island cuisine right to your table. With just 15 minutes of prep, you’ll create a vibrant and satisfying dish that everyone will love. The harmonious blend of savory and sweet makes it an instant favorite among both kids and adults.
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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir 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 and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet; pour in the sauce mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped pineapple; cook for another minute until softened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and lime juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg