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Grilled Scampi

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"Very simple Scampi, but very sweet and tasty." — NESSY

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10 large shrimp, heads off and unpeeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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Directions

With a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half so that the meat is exposed in the shell.
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly fry the garlic until just softened. Add butter and Oregano. Heat until butter has melted.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
Lay shrimp out on a tray and brush generously with the butter mixture. Grill shrimp until lightly golden.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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This was great. although i did it a bit different. i used about a half lb of the next size down shrimp without tails. i didnt bother to slice them. i mixed up the ingredients, let them sit in it for a bit then broiled them in the oven. was delicious mixed in with my fettucinni alfredo. will make again. thanx.

—Jessica

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May 05, 2010

I don't know if I did something wrong or what, but I followed this recipe word for word, and when I basted my butter/garlic sauce on the shrimp, the drppings caught fire and ruined the shrimp. They were totally charred and inedible. Too bad, cuz until they went up in a giant shrimp inferno, they smelled pretty good...

—ssevick

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30 Ratings

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Jan 25, 2004

This was really good, but I did do a few things differently. I added just a bit of chicken stock and some lemon juice. It made the butter sauce a bit thicker and stick to the shrimp better. It tasted great and I know I will be making this again. Thanks for posting.

—Momof2

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Jan 25, 2004

Excellent! Quick and simple!

—KARIN555

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Mar 25, 2010

Four stars as written, but I felt it could use the addition of fresh, minced parsley, fresh lemon juice, and salt and pepper. I used all olive oil, no butter, as I marinated the shrimp for about an hour and a half before broiling them for just 2-3 minutes per side. Excellent, light seasoning, perfect for the delicately flavored shrimp. I served this over "Lemony Caesar Salad," also from this site.

—naples34102

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Jun 17, 2009

Delicious! I added salt and pepper to taste, chopped up some fresh parsley from my garden and let the shrimp marinate for about 30 min. Before grilling I skewered the shrimp, after grilling I poured extra butter/garlic over the shrimp and Voila! happy family :) Thanks Nessy.

—saucymama

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Jul 07, 2007

Fantastic!--I increased the amount of garlic, coarsely chopped it (versus mincing it) and let the shrimp marinate in it for a little while before grilling.

—1GoodCooker

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Jan 25, 2004

I DID NOT HAVE OREGANO ON HAND SO I CANT REALLY RATE THIS BUT I MARINATED TINY SHRIMP IN THIS AND THEN PUT THE SHRIMP ON TIN FOIL AND THEN ONTO THE BARBEQUE. YUM.... YOU GOTTA TRY IT!!!

—MARK-N-TREE

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Nutrition

Calories
154 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
57 mg
19%

Fat
15.2 g
23%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
108 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Scampi

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 154
Calories from Fat: 137

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2g 23 %
Saturated Fat 7.8g 39 %
Cholesterol 57mg 19 %
Sodium 108mg 4 %
Potassium 48mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 3.8g 8 %
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 6 %
Thiamin 1 %
Niacin 10 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.