Grilled Shrimp Scampi

SUBMITTED BY: Holly Murphy  PHOTO BY: LynnInHK 

"Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main dish. This recipe also works well with scallops."
Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 458 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  6 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 6 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper, if desired. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.
  3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

FOOTNOTES

  • The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.
  • British English recipe for Barbecued Prawns Scampi.
  • French recipe for Scampis au barbecue.
  • Australian recipe for Barbecued Prawns Scampi.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by BajaValle 
These were tasty. My husband really liked them. I do have a suggestion if anyone would like to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Donna Jean 
A definite favorite!! The marinade is so easy to prepare and can be done ahead of time. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by Heidi B 
My family absolutley goes crazy when I make this recipe. I follow the recipe exactly and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by MRSTIGGY 
My husband couldn't get enough of this dish! I made a double batch of the marinade and set... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by KEVINVAN 
Great recipe!! Just tried a few changes - instead of marinating seperately first skewer - try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by naples34102 
Since there was only the two of us, hubby just stuck these under the broiler. Delicately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2004 by Kristina 
I really can't rave enough about how good this was. Easy too! I only had frozen precooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by CKARASZ 
Divine! Only my most favorite recipes get 5 stars! This was so good. I made two batches of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by cooking42 
Thank you for this perfect light summer fare. I served with pasta that was lightly tossed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.64 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by Sully 
I marinated these for over an hour and they came out so flavorful and tender! The best shrimp... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 173

  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 173mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 18.7g

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