Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
Delicious shrimp coated in mochiko flour and spices, sautéed in garlic butter. A famous treat from Hawaii's shrimp trucks, best served with rice.
Ingredients
- 24 oz shrimp
- 2 tbsp mochiko flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- lemon
Cookware
- mixing bowl
- pan
- bowl
Steps
Step 1
Peel shrimp, leaving the tails on. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back and removing the black vein.
Step 2
Pat 12 oz shrimp dry and set aside.
Step 3
Combine 2 tbsp mochiko flour , 1 tbsp paprika , 1 tsp cayenne pepper , and 1 tsp salt in a mixing bowl . Add the 12 oz shrimp , toss to coat, and set aside.
Step 4
Melt 4 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted, add minced 1 head garlic and cook until toasty and golden brown, about 3 minutes . Pour the garlic and butter into a bowl .
Step 5
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Once the oil is warm, add the coated shrimp in a single layer (do this in two batches if needed). Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes on each side, until nicely crisp and browned.
Step 6
Pour the garlic butter from the bowl back into the pan , and mix with the cooked shrimp. Cook for another 1 minute .
Step 7
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and rice.
Cooklang Recipe
>>source: Onolicious
>>title: Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
>>description: Delicious shrimp coated in mochiko flour and spices, sautéed in garlic butter. A famous treat from Hawaii's shrimp trucks, best served with rice.
>>tags: shrimp, Hawaiian, seafood
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Serve with a squeeze of @lemon and rice.