Hawaiian-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs large shrimp (peeled, tails on)
- ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Steamed white rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp to coat.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden, then remove.
- Reduce heat, melt remaining butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to skillet, toss with lemon juice.
- Garnish with parsley and serve over rice.
Bold, garlicky, buttery — the ultimate Hawaiian food truck favorite.
2. Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
For the Cinnamon Swirl & Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream, then fold in dry ingredients. Stir in apples.
- Pour half the batter into pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter. Finish with more topping.
- Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Perfectly moist, spiced, and great with coffee or tea.
3. Fluffy Garlic Parmesan Dinner Rolls
Ingredients:
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- 1 ¼ cups warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 egg
Garlic Parmesan Butter Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead 8 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (or until doubled).
- Punch down, divide into 12 balls, and place in greased baking dish. Let rise another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Mix topping ingredients, brush over warm rolls before serving.
Soft, pillowy, and packed with garlicky-cheesy flavor.
✨ These 3 recipes cover Hawaiian-inspired shrimp, a cozy dessert, and savory bread — giving you variety.