Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist. This quick and easy dish features succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a splash of lime. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe captures the essence of Hawaiian cuisine while offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory that will transport your taste buds to an island paradise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
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)
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime juice (to finish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. 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 minced garlic and grated ginger in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce; simmer for another minute.
- Add chopped pineapple and cook for an additional minute.
- Finish with sesame oil and lime juice; sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg