Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist is a vibrant and flavorful dish that whisks you away to a tropical paradise with every bite. This quick and easy recipe features juicy shrimp sautéed in a delightful garlic-ginger sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a zesty hint of lime. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is versatile enough to serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or alongside grilled vegetables. With fresh ingredients and an explosion of flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- Lime juice for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink (2-3 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in the prepared sauce and simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for another minute until softened.
- Finish with lime juice before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg