Island-Style Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Name: Island-Style Garlic Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Garlic; 1 lb Large Shrimp; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; 1.5 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Hawaiian High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Island-Style Garlic Shrimp Scampi bursts with rich butter and an assertive garlic punch that clings to shell-on shrimp for extra flavor. A light dusting of rice flour, paprika, and cayenne creates a gently crisp coating with a warm, peppery kick. Serve it over steamed rice for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend feast that feels like a beachside plate lunch.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Separate the garlic cloves into a bowl; place another bowl on top. Shake until the peels come off the cloves, about 30 seconds, taking care not to shake too hard. Mince the garlic cloves.
2

Melt the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat; add the minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
3

Pat the thawed shrimp dry with paper towels; add to a large mixing bowl.
4

Combine the rice flour, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; sprinkle over the shrimp and toss with a large spoon or spatula until fully coated.
5

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer, working in batches, and cook until browned and just barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add some garlic butter; cook 30 seconds more. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and garlic butter. Serve immediately.