Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main...

American

📊 Recipe Overview

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45 Total Time

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4 Servings

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medium Difficulty

📝 Description

Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main...

🥘 Ingredients

Servings:

Original: 4

1/4 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced garlic
ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs shrimp

📋 Instructions

In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
Set aside.
Thread thawed shrimp onto skewers and cover with marinade for 30 minutes.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Grill, brushing occasionally with extra marinade, for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until done.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Tips

Professional tips to make this recipe perfect every time!

💡 Preheat the grill for at least 10-15 minutes before cooking.
💡 Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
💡 Don't flip meat too often - let it develop a good sear.
💡 Keep a spray bottle handy to control flare-ups.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Serving Size: 1 portion (4 servings per recipe)

Calories 257.4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.3g 24%

Saturated Fat 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol 214.3mg 71%

Sodium 966.3mg 42%

Protein 23.8g 48%

Additional Nutrition

Carbohydrates 5.6

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.