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Authentic Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Style Garlic Shrimp

Close-up of succulent Hawaiian garlic shrimp coated in a rich, garlicky sauce and fresh parsley, served over white rice in a bowl.
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Make the famous, incredibly flavorful Hawaiian garlic shrimp right in your kitchen. This recipe delivers juicy shrimp drenched in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, just like the food trucks serve. Serve it over white rice to soak up every drop of the sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced finely (use more for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This helps them sear better.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
  3. Add all the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown or burn.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the dried shrimp to the skillet in a single layer if possible. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat immediately. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss everything together until the shrimp are fully coated in the garlicky butter sauce.
  6. Serve the Hawaiian garlic shrimp immediately over generous portions of hot white rice. Spoon extra garlic butter sauce over the rice.
  7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use high-quality, unsalted butter.
  • Serving this dish with white rice is essential; the rice absorbs the rich garlic butter sauce, which is a key part of the experience.
  • If you prefer a slightly crispier shrimp texture, dust the dried shrimp lightly with cornstarch before adding them to the hot pan.

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