Jul 13 2026
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Lemongrass Sweet Chili Garlic Kauai Shrimp *gf Recipe

Inspired by The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Pickled Red Onions, Asian Slaw, Fried Garlic

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Marinade

Pickled Red Onions

Asian Slaw

Fried Garlic

Method

Preparation of Pickled Red Onions

  1. 1

    Pickle the Onions

    In a bowl, combine sliced red onions, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Preparation of Shrimp

  1. 2

    Marinate the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine shrimp, minced lemongrass, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat the shrimp and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.

Preparation of Asian Slaw

  1. 3

    Make the Slaw

    In a large bowl, mix shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and chopped cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to combine.

Fried Garlic

  1. 4

    Fry the Garlic

    Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 5

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    On a plate, layer the Asian slaw, top with the cooked shrimp, and garnish with pickled red onions and fried garlic.

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