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Caribbean Shrimp Scampi

Caribbean Shrimp Scampi

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Caribbean, Tropical
Keyword caribbean, rum, shrimp scampi
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces Large Shrimp (31/35), peeled & deveined with tail on
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 6 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 cup Light Rum
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (about 1/4-1/2 lemon)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice (about 1/2-1 limes)
  • 8 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the canola oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a 10-12 inch skillet, preferably a cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat.

  2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the pan. Cook on one side for 3 minutes and turn them over. There should be a little char on them.

  3. Remove the pan from the heat and add the rum. Use a grill lighter to ignite the rum. Be careful and stand back. Once the flames have gone out, return the pan to the heat. This takes about 30 seconds.

  4. Add in the remaining butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lime juice and cook the shrimp for another 3 minutes. Top with queso fresco and cover for 2 minutes.

  5. Stir in the fresh cilantro and remove from the heat. It's ready to serve!