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Grilled Shrimp Scampi
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
Ready In: 36 Minutes
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 with scallops.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 dash ground black pepper, to taste
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions:
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.
2. Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head.
3. Discard any remaining marinade.
4. Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.
By RecipeOfHealth.com