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

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail is a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, a backyard barbecue, or just looking for a light and refreshing dish to enjoy on a warm summer evening, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

What makes this dish so special is the combination of succulent grilled shrimp, flavorful garlic butter sauce, and zesty cocktail sauce. The shrimp are first mar...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cocktail sauce
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Coat shrimp with oil mixture, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook shrimp on preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Peel shrimp.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 696mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 163mg