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:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp to coat.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat.
  3. Add shrimp, sear 1–2 minutes per side until golden, then remove.
  4. Reduce heat, melt remaining butter, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Return shrimp to skillet, toss with lemon juice.
  6. 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:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  4. Mix in sour cream, then fold in dry ingredients. Stir in apples.
  5. Pour half the batter into pan, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, then top with remaining batter. Finish with more topping.
  6. 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:

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Knead 8 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour (or until doubled).
  4. Punch down, divide into 12 balls, and place in greased baking dish. Let rise another 30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until golden.
  6. 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.

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