GIOVANNI'S SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Finally had this at the truck in Haleiwa on Oahu. Amazing! If you don't like garlic, then don't bother. The secret is to leave the shells on the shrimp while cooking. This is a pretty close replica.

Provided by Bizzy-Bee

Categories     Polynesian

Time 21m

Yield 1 Dozen, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large raw shrimp, deveined
1 head garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup clarified butter (ghee)
1 tablespoon flour
1 lemon wedge
2 scoops sticky white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp in cool running water and lightly pat dry. Stir the shrimp, garlic, salt, pepper, flour and butter gently together in a covered container. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour. Remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Heat a sauté pan over medium-high until hot. Pour contents of container into pan and sauté shrimp for about 3 minutes on each side. Once the garlic begins to brown, turn off heat. Remove the shrimp immediately and serve with the rice and lemon wedge. Spoon the extra sauce over the rice and shrimp.

Dipesh Bishow
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I've made this shrimp scampi several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Dr Millicent Onyudo
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I followed the recipe to a T and my dish was perfect. Thanks for sharing!


Cing Muangi
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my scampi turned out rubbery.


Gettu Bliz
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This is the best shrimp scampi recipe I've ever tried.


Shambo Bambo
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I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it.


Christopher Newell
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I'm always looking for new shrimp scampi recipes and this one is definitely a winner.


Yekeh Boimah
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This shrimp scampi is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Riley M
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


tlou zabulon
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I'm so glad I tried this dish.


Cynthia Mureithi
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Urbig Daddy
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I'm not a big seafood fan, but this shrimp scampi was amazing!


Nichole Polvinale
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This shrimp scampi is so easy to make and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


drylvid
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and I loved it.


Muhammad Yousef
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The sauce was a little bland for my taste.


Debra Georgeson
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Five stars! This shrimp scampi is absolutely delicious.


Raffixx kaifah
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I've made this Scampi many times and it always comes out perfect. I add a little extra garlic and white wine because I love the flavor.


Kadin Woodard
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My family loved this dish! It was super easy to make and had a wonderful flavor.


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