Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist
Experience the vibrant flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, a delightful seafood dish that harmonizes juicy shrimp with a luscious garlic-ginger sauce. Infused with sweet pineapple and zesty lime, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. In just 25 minutes, you can serve up a meal that balances sweetness and savory goodness, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, and seasonings in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic and ginger in the same skillet until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return shrimp to the skillet; toss to coat with sauce and allow to simmer for another minute.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for an additional minute.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg