Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

By: MARBALET 
"Quick, garlicky, and delicious shrimp scampi."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (107)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
21 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, salt, pepper, and paprika; add the shrimp, and toss to coat.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook the shrimp as close to the flame as possible for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 302 | Total Fat: 21.8g | Cholesterol: 261mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by Dolores G   view full review
This one is a keeper! With 3 exceptions, we followed the recipe exactly. There were only 2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2010 by PAMELA D.   view full review
A now closed restaurant served something very like this. My favorite! I, like they, served...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
This is really good stuff. I made a few changes to suit the taste of my family. To the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2006 by WINNIEWMS   view full review
Too cold to be grilling outside, and no means of doing it inside, so I just cooked this in a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by NYPD K9 COP Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I loved this recipe! perfect garlic taste. i did add some season salt and grilled them for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
My husband's reaction was WOW, I could eat these all night. I made these as an appetizer for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by RVILLARIN   view full review
My brother made this recipe once and it was great. I tried it, and we both made it on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2005 by BROWNNC   view full review
This was a great easy way to cook shrimp for a cookout! I found that if you left the shrimp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by SUCCESSB440   view full review
Super fast and easy and you can even substitute green onions for the shallots. I gave this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2005 by Texas Lilac   view full review
I LOVE the flavors of this recipe!! I do believe it's my favorite way of having shrimp...

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