Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp with a Sweet Twist, a delightful fusion of succulent shrimp sautéed in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce, complemented by the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a zesty hint of lime. This dish is not only quick to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish, but it also brings a tropical flair to your table, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. The balance of sweet and savory will impress your family and friends, while the one-skillet cooking method ensures easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- Lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce; simmer for an additional minute.
- Stir in chopped pineapple and cook for another minute.
- Finish with lime juice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg