Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe
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Grilled Shrimp Scampi

By: Holly Murphy 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (446)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
6 Min
Ready In:
36 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 173 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2005 by BajaValle   view full review
These were tasty. My husband really liked them. I do have a suggestion if anyone would like to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2007 by Donna Jean   view full review
A definite favorite!! The marinade is so easy to prepare and can be done ahead of time. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2003 by Heidi B   view full review
My family absolutley goes crazy when I make this recipe. I follow the recipe exactly and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by KEVINVAN   view full review
Great recipe!! Just tried a few changes - instead of marinating seperately first skewer - try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Since there was only the two of us, hubby just stuck these under the broiler. Delicately...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by Angelicious Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband couldn't get enough of this dish! I made a double batch of the marinade and set...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by cooking42   view full review
Thank you for this perfect light summer fare. I served with pasta that was lightly tossed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2004 by Kristina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really can't rave enough about how good this was. Easy too! I only had frozen precooked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by Sully   view full review
I marinated these for over an hour and they came out so flavorful and tender! The best shrimp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by CKARASZ   view full review
Divine! Only my most favorite recipes get 5 stars! This was so good. I made two batches of the...

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