Best 5 Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Recipes

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**Tantalizing Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special: A Symphony of Garlic, Lemon, and Butter**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Hawaii, where the tantalizing aroma of garlic, lemon, and butter shrimp fills the air. This iconic dish, known as the Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special, is a symphony of flavors that captivates the senses and leaves you craving more. Succulent shrimp, bathed in a luscious sauce of melted butter, fragrant garlic, and zesty lemon, takes center stage in this delectable dish. Accompaniments like fluffy rice and crisp vegetables add texture and balance, creating a harmonious meal that satisfies every palate.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp:** Dive into the classic recipe that started it all. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of creating the perfect garlic lemon butter shrimp, ensuring tender shrimp coated in a rich and flavorful sauce.

2. **Air Fryer Hawaiian Shrimp:** Experience the convenience of an air fryer without compromising on taste. This recipe adapts the traditional method to suit your air fryer, resulting in crispy, succulent shrimp bursting with garlic, lemon, and butter goodness.

3. **Instant Pot Hawaiian Shrimp:** Harness the power of your Instant Pot to create a quick and easy version of this beloved dish. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy tender shrimp smothered in a flavorful sauce in a matter of minutes.

4. **Sheet Pan Hawaiian Shrimp:** Simplify your cooking with this one-pan recipe. Toss shrimp, vegetables, and sauce ingredients together on a sheet pan and let the oven do the rest. This hassle-free method yields a delicious and colorful meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.

5. **Hawaiian Shrimp Tacos:** Elevate your taco night with this unique and flavorful twist. Grilled shrimp slathered in garlic lemon butter sauce takes the place of traditional taco fillings, creating a tantalizing fusion dish that's sure to impress your taste buds.

6. **Hawaiian Shrimp Skewers:** Turn your shrimp into delectable skewers for a fun and portable appetizer or main course. Skewers loaded with succulent shrimp, vegetables, and a drizzle of garlic lemon butter sauce are perfect for parties, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HAWAIIAN GARLIC SHRIMP



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Hawaii shrimp trucks are famous for garlic shrimp. It's easy to make and super garlicky. Make sure to eat with rice (it's amazing with the garlic-butter sauce!)

Provided by Kathy YL Chan

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces shrimp (deveined, shell-on)
2 tablespoons mochiko flour (can substitute regular flour)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 head garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry and set aside.
  • Combine mochiko flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the shrimp, toss to coat, and set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook till toasty and golden brown (about 3 minutes). Pour the garlic and butter out into a bowl.
  • Add olive oil to the skillet. Once the oil is warm, add the shrimp (single layer only, do this in two batches if needed). Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side, till it's nicely crisp and browned.
  • Pour the garlic butter back into the pan, and mix with the shrimp. Cook for another minute, and then you're done! Squeeze lemon all over and eat with rice.

HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TRUCK SPECIAL (GARLIC LEMON BUTTER SHRIMP)



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Caramelized garlic and lemon with a little spice make up this shrimp truck treat! Serve this with rice, lemon wedge, and a slice of pineapple for a pretty presentation! From The Half-Baked Harvest blog.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb raw shrimp, tail on
1/4 cup olive oil
2 lemons, juice of, divided plus 1 teaspoon zest
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, divided
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 tablespoons salted butter

Steps:

  • Add the shrimp to a gallon size ziplock bag or medium size bowl with the olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, flour, cayenne pepper and pepper. Toss well to combine, seal the bag or cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 2 hours or up 24 hours.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot use a slotted spoon to scoop the shrimp out of the marinade and into the hot skillet, season with salt and pepper. Make sure to scoop up all the garlic as well. Saute the shrimp until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan leaving the garlic in the skillet.
  • Add the salted butter and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or more or less to your taste) to the skillet. Cook the garlic in the butter until it begins to caramelize and turn golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, the juice of 1/2 a lemon and zest if using. Drizzle with the warm garlic butter over the shrimp. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  • Serve with steamed white rice, lemon wedge and a slice of pineapple, if desired.

HAWAIIAN SHRIMP TRUCK RECIPE



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A Hawaiian garlic shrimp truck recipe straight from the North Shore of Oahu makes a fast weeknight meal that kids love! The cooks on the shrimp truck spilled all the secrets for their buttery Giovanni's shrimp recipe that is a favorite for garlic lovers and now we can make it at home.

Categories     Food Culture

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound large shrimp, deveined
1 stick butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 head garlic, peeled and chopped (yes, you need it ALL!)
3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1-2 teaspoon sea salt
1 lemon, cut into slices or wedges

Steps:

  • Combine flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a dish and toss the shrimp in the mixture to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over low heat.
  • Add the butter, oil and garlic, allowing the garlic to cook for 3-5 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then turn the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  • Add salt.
  • Cook for another minute or two.
  • Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice over the shrimp to zest up the flavor.
  • Serve immediately with a side of white rice and a lemon wedge.

HAWAIIAN GARLIC SHRIMP SLIDERS



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These sliders draw their inspiration from the beloved garlic shrimp trucks and stands of Hawaii, translating the flavors to mini shrimp burgers. An outrageous amount of garlic is sauteed in butter and tossed with paprika and cayenne. The mixture is folded into chopped shrimp, shaped into patties and cooked until succulent. Serve these shrimp patties on sweet slider buns with a crunchy green slaw of shredded napa cabbage, sliced scallions and cucumbers and you will be transported.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 9 sliders

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 heads garlic, peeled (about 20 cloves; see Cook's Note)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
4 cups shredded napa cabbage (about 1/4 head)
6 scallions, sliced
1 Persian cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp
One 10-ounce package sweet slider buns
Mayonnaise, preferably Japanese-style, for serving

Steps:

  • Pulse the garlic in a food processor until finely chopped but not a paste, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer to a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, add the butter and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the garlic is a light golden color, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the garlic or it will become bitter. Immediately transfer to a large heatproof bowl and stir in the paprika, cayenne and 1 tablespoon2 teaspoons salt. Let the garlic butter cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Wipe out the skillet and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cabbage, scallions and cucumber in a medium bowl. Add the rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil and a generous pinch of salt; toss to combine and set aside.
  • Put the shrimp in the food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped but do not puree to a paste. Transfer to the garlic butter and stir to combine. Form the mixture into 9 patties, about 1/3 cup each. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp patties and cook until golden on both sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Split the slider buns and spread the tops and bottoms with mayonnaise. Put a patty on each of the bottom buns. Top with some cabbage slaw and close the sliders with the top buns.

HAWAIIAN GARLIC SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Buttery shrimp with a creamy mac salad is a match guaranteed to make your taste buds water. Cook your shrimp in a bed of foaming butter until they're pink and opaque, then sauté your garlic for no more than a minute for the best homemade garlic butter you'll ever taste! You can also quickly make this garlic butter as the perfect topper to any meal!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ lb shrimp, cleaned and deveined, patted dry with paper towels.
¼ cup canola oil
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
24 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the spices.
  • Add the canola oil and 8 tablespoons of butter to a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. When the butter begins to foam, add 10-12 shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip, season lightly with salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side, until the shells are crispy and the shrimp is pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set on a serving dish. Add 1-2 more tablespoons of butter to the pan and repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Once the shrimp are cooked, add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and the garlic to the pan and sauté briefly, about 1 minute, until fragrant but still somewhat pungent. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice all over the shrimp.
  • Pour the garlic butter over the shrimp, then garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp has a sweeter and more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Make sure the shrimp is dry before cooking: This will help the shrimp to brown evenly. You can pat the shrimp dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the shrimp will steam instead of fry. Cook the shrimp in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the shrimp until it's opaque and pink: This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side. Don't overcook the shrimp, or it will become tough.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade will help to add flavor to the shrimp. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Shrimp is best served immediately after it's cooked. You can serve it with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Special Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp is a quick, easy, and delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful marinade and then fried until it's golden brown and crispy. The lemon butter sauce is tangy and rich, and it perfectly complements the shrimp. This dish is sure to be a hit, no matter how you serve it.

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