Scampi Alla Griglia Recipe

Name: Scampi Alla Griglia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Large Fresh Shrimp; 8 tablespoons Butter; 1/2 cup Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Shallots or Scallions; 1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Garlic; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 4 tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley, Flat Leaf Italian; 4 wedges Lemon Quarters

Servings: persons

2 pounds Large Fresh Shrimp
8 tablespoons Butter
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Shallots or Scallions
1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Garlic
1 teaspoon Salt
1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley, Flat Leaf Italian
4 wedges Lemon Quarters

1
Shell the shrimp, but be careful not to remove the last segment of shell or tail. With a smalll knife, slit each shrimp down the back and lift out the black or white intestinal vein. Wash the shrimp quickly under cold water and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels.
2
Preheat the broiler to its highest temperature. In a shallow flameproof baking dish or pan just large enough to hold the shrimp in one layer, melt the butter over low heat, and be careful not to let it brown. Stir in the 1/2 cup of olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, garlic, salt and a few grindings of pepper, add the shrimp and turn them in the butter and oil until they glisten on all sides.
3
Broil them 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 minutes, then turn the shrimp over and broil them 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until they are lightly browned and firm to the touch. Becareful not to over cook them.
4
With tongs, transfer the shrimp to a heated serving platter, pour the sauce from the pan over them, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Garnish with lemon quarters, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Large Fresh Shrimp, 8 tablespoons Butter, 1/2 cup Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice, and more.

Yes, Scampi Alla Griglia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Scampi Alla Griglia

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