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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste
• 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

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.