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Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

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"Quick, garlicky, and delicious shrimp scampi."
Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 112 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  6 Min
READY IN  21 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 4, 2007 by Dolores G 
This one is a keeper! With 3 exceptions, we followed the recipe exactly. There were only 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
This is really good stuff. I made a few changes to suit the taste of my family. To the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 29, 2003 by PAMELA D. 
A now closed restaurant served something very like this. My favorite! I, like they, served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 10, 2003 by NYPD K9 COP 
I loved this recipe! perfect garlic taste. i did add some season salt and grilled them for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by NJSS2000 
My husband's reaction was WOW, I could eat these all night. I made these as an appetizer for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 25, 2006 by WINNIEWMS 
Too cold to be grilling outside, and no means of doing it inside, so I just cooked this in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 26, 2005 by BROWNNC 
This was a great easy way to cook shrimp for a cookout! I found that if you left the shrimp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by RVILLARIN 
My brother made this recipe once and it was great. I tried it, and we both made it on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2005 by Texas Lilac 
I LOVE the flavors of this recipe!! I do believe it's my favorite way of having shrimp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 18, 2003 by SUCCESSB440 
Super fast and easy and you can even substitute green onions for the shallots. I gave this... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 302

  • Total Fat: 21.8g
  • Cholesterol: 261mg
  • Sodium: 461mg
  • Total Carbs: 0.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 25g

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