Grilled Shrimp Scamp
CATEGORIES
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. Grilled Shrimp Scampi
  2. Prep Time: 30 Minutes
  3. Cook Time: 6 Minutes
  4. Ready In: 1 Hour 6 Minutes
  5. Yields: 6 servings
  6. "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 for scallops."
  7. INGREDIENTS:
  8. 1/4 cup olive oil
  9. 1/4 cup lemon juice
  10. 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  11. 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ground black pepper to taste, crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
  12. 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  13. DIRECTIONS:
  14. 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.
  15. 2. Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.
  16. 3. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
"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 for scallops."