Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients for Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp

• Raw Shrimp
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Lemons, Juice Of
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Parsley
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Black Pepper
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter

How to Make Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp

1. In a gallon-sized ziplock bag or medium bowl, combine 1 pound shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Seal the bag or cover the bowl tightly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter.
4. Once the butter is melted, carefully remove the shrimp from the marinade using a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade. Season shrimp with additional salt and pepper.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
6. Add the reserved marinade to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
7. Add 4 tablespoons salted butter to the skillet and cook until the garlic is golden brown and caramelized, about 3-5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and lemon zest (optional).
9. Pour the warm garlic butter sauce over the cooked shrimp.
10. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
11. Serve immediately over steamed white rice, with a lemon wedge and a pineapple slice for a beautiful and flavorful presentation.