Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Recipesfull introduces to you: Seafood Recipes. (Grilled Shrimp Scampi). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Total: 36 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup lemon juice

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon minced garlic

ground black pepper to taste

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste

1 ½ pounds medium shrimp

peeled and deveined

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Dinner

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.

Step 3

Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until opaque.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 173.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.7g 37%

Carbohydrates: 1.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 10g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol: 172.6mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 411.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.7mg 51%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 9.7mg 16%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 41mg 4%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 32.3mg 12%

Potassium: 193.4mg 5%

Sodium: 199.9mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 90

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.