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Grilled Shrimp Recipes with Hawaiian Garlic Butter Flavor

I still remember the first time I had Hawaiian garlic shrimp from a tiny roadside truck. The smell of garlic sizzling in butter hit me before I even saw the menu. I knew right away that whatever was cooking, I wanted it. This grilled shrimp recipe brings back that exact moment, only now I can make it at home and skip the long line. When I say this is one of the best garlic shrimp recipes out there, I’m not exaggerating. It’s loaded with juicy shrimp that soak up every bit of garlicky butter goodness, and it’s the kind of dish that makes you want to lick the plate when nobody’s watching. We all need shrimp recipes like this—fast, simple, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat without being over the top. The best part? It works for a grilled shrimp dinner on a summer night, as a quick weeknight fix, or even meal-prepped for the week ahead. Out of all the garlic butter shrimp recipes I’ve tried, this one feels the most comforting. If you’re looking for healthy shrimp recipes or just more recipes with shrimp, this dish checks every box and then some.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: garlic butter shrimp recipes, garlic shrimp recipes, Grilled Shrimp Dinner, grilled shrimp recipes, healthy shrimp recipes, recipes with shrimp, shrimp recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 10 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels so they crisp instead of steam.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge the shrimp lightly in this mix.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in batches, about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Set aside.
  4. Lower the heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, then add garlic. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it).
  5. Pour in wine or broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits for extra flavor.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, tossing to coat with the garlic butter sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.