Scampi Shrimp Skewers
Fire up your grill and impress your guests with these elegant yet easy-to-make Scampi Shrimp Skewers! Perfectly marinated in a luscious blend of buttery garlic, zesty lemon, and fresh parsley, these shrimp are threaded onto skewers and grilled to smoky, juicy perfection. With just six minutes of cook time, this recipe effortlessly combines quick preparation with gourmet flavor. Ideal for summer cookouts or as an appetizer for any gathering, these skewers are packed with vibrant citrus and garlic aromas, while a hint of optional red pepper flakes brings a spicy kick. Serve them hot off the grill with extra scampi sauce for dipping, and watch these crowd-pleasing skewers disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 0.25 cup Butter
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 6 pieces Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the olive oil and stir to combine.
Add the minced garlic to the butter-oil mixture and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let it cool to room temperature.
Place the raw shrimp in a large bowl and pour three-quarters of the scampi sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for brushing while grilling.
Cover the bowl and marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes (do not exceed 30 minutes as the lemon juice can 'cook' the shrimp).
Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, piercing them through both the head and tail ends to secure them in place. You can fit about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grease the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing them with the reserved scampi sauce as they cook. The shrimp are done when they turn opaque and slightly charred.
Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 3165 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.5 mcg | 87% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1379 mg | 29% | |
*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.
