Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Whether you make it with the shells on or off, Chef John's Hawaiian garlic shrimp scampi recipe is a garlic and shrimp lover's dream. Serve it over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 head garlic
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 pound frozen large deveined, shell-on shrimp, thawed
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Separate garlic cloves into a bowl; place another bowl on top. Shake until all peels separate from cloves, about 30 seconds, being careful not to shake too hard. Mince garlic cloves.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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