Grilled Shrimp Scampi
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
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Lightly-charred shells gave way to luscious, marinated shrimp skewers, served with warm, scallion-studded Lemon-Garlic Butter for dipping in this grilled version of one of my family’s favorite seafood dishes. Serve Grilled Shrimp Scampi as a heavy hors d'oeuvre or a main course.
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Ingredients
Marinated Shrimp
- 1-1/2 pounds raw shrimp , shell on (U15 or 16/20 count)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons finely-chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
Dipping Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons finely-chopped garlic (about 1 large clove)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon thinly-sliced scallions
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions
Prep the Shrimp
- Devein shrimp: Using a paring knife or a pair of kitchen shears, carefully make a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp (the curved side), in the middle, from the tip to where the tails begin. Use the tip of your knife or shears to remove the dark vein. Leave shells on the shrimp, loosening them just slightly so that the marinade can seep between the shells and meat.
Marinate the Shrimp
- In a medium bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, refrigerated, 45 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling, and let stand at room temperature (approximately 70 degrees F), for a total marinating time of an hour.
Grill the Shrimp
- When you remove the shrimp from the refrigerator, preheat grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, shaking off excess, and thread onto stainless steel grilling skewers.* Discard marinade. Grill shrimp 2-4 minutes per side, until shells are pink and meat is white and opaque. Do not overcook.
Make the Dipping Sauce and Serve
- In a small saucepan, melt together butter and extra virgin olive oil. Remove from heat, stir in garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add salt, lemon juice and zest, scallions, parsley, and red pepper flakes, if using. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Carefully remove shrimp from skewers to a serving platter. Serve, allowing guests to remove shells and dip shrimp into the lemon-garlic butter, alongside slices of crusty bread. Alternatively, you can remove the shells for your guests after grilling and serve, drizzled with the lemon-garlic butter, over a bed of rice or pasta.
Notes
- *I prefer using stainless steel grilling skewers for their ease of use. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the shrimp and grilling so the wood doesn't ignite or burn.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25recipe
Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
474mg
(158%)
Sodium
2056mg
(86%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
748IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
266mg
(27%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 474mg | 158% |
| Sodium | 2056mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 748IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 266mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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