Scampi Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Name: Scampi Shrimp Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, in shells medium (fresh or frozen approximately 26 to 30 per pound); 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons dry white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped; 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Servings: persons

1 lb shrimp, in shells medium (fresh or frozen approximately 26 to 30 per pound)
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

1
If your shrimp is frozen, thaw before using. Peel shrimp leaving tails intact and devein.
2
In a small saucepan using medium-high heat, melt margarine or butter and oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and stir in wine, parsley, lemon peel, and ground pepper. Set aside.
3
Using 6-inch long appetizer skewers (if wooden skewers soak for at least 30 minutes in water to avoid scorching)thread shrimp, green onion, and pepper pieces and brush with garlic mixture.
4
Grill the shrimp and vegetable skewers on a grill rack directly over medium heat for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Turn once and brush with garlic mixture halfway through grilling. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 lb shrimp, in shells medium (fresh or frozen approximately 26 to 30 per pound), 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Scampi Shrimp Skewers 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 Shrimp Skewers

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