Hawaiian Shrimp Scampi (aka Shrimp Truck Garlic Shrimp)
 
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Makes: 3-4 entree servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb shell-on (often labeled "easy peel") jumbo (21/25) or extra jumbo (16/20) shrimp
  • 1 T flour
  • ½ T sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 5 T salted butter
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 large head (15-20 cloves) fresh garlic
  • lime, parsley and/or scallions, for serving
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, flour, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne (if using). Toss to combine. Set aside for 30 mins. Peel garlic cloves and finely chop. I like a mini food processor for this task.
  2. When ready to cook shrimp, heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and heat slowly, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Do not allow the garlic to toast.
  3. When garlic is tender and very fragrant, increase heat to medium and add shrimp in a single layer. Saute for 2 mins per side, or until shrimp is no longer translucent. Immediately turn off flame and remove skillet from heat. Toss so shrimp is thoroughly coated in sauce.
  4. Serve shrimp with hot white rice (topped with plenty of extra garlicky butter from the pan), a wedge of lime, and a garnish of parsley or scallions, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
For the most authentic flavor, it's important to use shell-on shrimp in this recipe, often called easy (or EZ) peel. The shell insulates the shrimp from the heat a little, as well, which helps prevent overcooking -- and I'm a firm believer it imparts its own flavor to the sauce and helps so much more of the garlicky goodness cling to the shrimp. Messy eating, yes, but so very worth it.

We've also doubled this recipe with great success so long as your pan is sufficiently sized to saute the shrimp in a single layer. (An electric skillet works wonders if you're making this for a large crowd!)
Recipe by the pig & quill at https://thepigandquill.com/hawaiian-shrimp-scampi-aka-shrimp-truck-garlic-shrimp/