How to Make Grilled Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled scampi is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a casual evening meal. This recipe features succulent shrimp marinated in a flavorful mixture of garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The result is a dish that is bursting with flavor and has a nice, smoky char from the grill.

Scampi is a term that is often used to refer to a style of preparing shrimp or prawns. In this recipe, the scampi is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 large shrimp, heads off and unpeeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • With a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half so that the meat is exposed in the shell.
  • In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly fry the garlic until just softened. Add butter and Oregano. Heat until butter has melted.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Lay shrimp out on a tray and brush generously with the butter mixture. Grill shrimp until lightly golden.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg