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Easy Shrimp Scampi

January 18, 2022 by Pam

This recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi just requires a simple marinade and a quick sear on the grill. It can’t get any easier!

Shrimp Scampi Skewers on a white plate

 

I’ve been a fan of scampi for, like, ever. 

I’ve had great scampi that’s pan fried and perfectly seasoned.  And then I’ve have terrible scampi that was swimming in butter.

It was so bad that the flavor of the shrimp was totally lost.

This lower calorie recipe solves that problem. 

For one thing, there is No Butter. 

I know, I know… I hear you. But scampi has to have garlic butter, right?

Not always. 

Shrimp Scampi on skewers on a white plate

 

In this case, when you have great flavorings that permeate into the shrimp by marination, the butter isn’t even missed.

The result is a perfect seasoned light appetizer.  

Ingredients for Easy Shrimp Scampi

  • Shrimp:  The star of the show
  • Olive oil:  Heart healthy olive oil replaces butter
  • Sea salt: To bring out the briny flavor of the shrimp
  • Pepper:  For spice
  • Garlic:  For richness 
  • Red pepper flakes:  For an extra kick 
  • White wine: You could eliminate this, but the wine really completes this recipe
  • Parsley: For freshness  

Easy Shrimp Scampi

How to Make Easy Shrimp Scampi

This is so easy, it’s almost embarrassing.  

Just add the cleaned shrimp to a bowl. 

If you’ve never cleaned shrimp before it’s pretty easy.

Just slit the shrimp from top to bottom along the underside of the shrimp and gently pull out the vein. 

Then rinse it under water and add it to a bowl. 

Next comes the marinade. 

With the lack of butter, this really turns into a very healthy Mediterranean recipe.

Just add olive oil, sea salt, pepper, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine and parsley to the shrimp and mix lightly.  

shrimp marinading in a white bowl

If you prefer not to add the wine, the recipe will still be good. But the wine gives it that depth of flavor that really make these shrimp delicious.   

Then, just cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the shrimp marinade for about an hour.

When you’re ready to grill just remove the bowl from the refrigerator and grab your skewers.

 A note here: I grilled these on an electric Cuisineart Griddler so there was no need to soak my wooden Skewers. 

But if you use an outdoor grill, just soak the wooden skewers when you add the shrimp to refrigerator, so they won’t burn over the heat of the outdoor grill.

skewers shrimp on a blue plate

When you’re ready to assemble, add two shrimp to a 6” wooden skewer inserting each at the top and bottom to secure them. 

When all the skewers are assembled,  just add them to your preheated grill for just 2 minutes. Then turn and cook on the other side for 2 more minutes. 

Then they’re done. 

The biggest problem in cooking shrimp is over cooking them. 

When that happens they become tough, so 2 minutes per side is perfect.

Shrimp Scampi and lemons on a white plate

Then add then to a plate, sprinkle them with a bit more parsley and serve lemon wedges on the side.

Note:

These skewers also make an ideal party appetizer.

After the shrimp are marinated, pan fry them 2 minutes on each side.

Then chill them in the refrigerator at least an hour.

When you’re ready to assemble them, just add one shrimp to each skewer.

Then serve them on a large plate over a bed of ice.

Hot or cold, this scampi is delicious.

Shrimp Scampi Skewers on a white plate
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Easy Shrimp Scampi

This recipe for Easy Shrimp Scampi just requires a simple marinade and a quick sear on the grill.  It can’t get any easier!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time4 mins
Marinating time1 hr
Total Time14 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Easy Shrimp Scampi
Servings: 6 skewers
Calories: 32kcal
Author: Pam - Two Cups of Health

Ingredients

  • 12 Large Shrimp Cleaned and deveined
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt Prefer Himalayan Pink
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 Cup White Wine
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley

Instructions

  • Add shrimp to a medium bowl.  Add olive oil, sea salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, wine and parsley.  Mix to coat.
  • Place bowl in refrigerator and allow to marinate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat Cuisineart Griddler to Sear. 
  • Add 2 shrimp to a 6" wooden skewer securing each shrimp at the top and bottom.  Add to a plate as you continue to add the rest of the shrimp to the skewers.
  • Add shrimp to grill and cook 2 minutes on each side.  (If using an outdoor grill be sure and soak the wooden skewers at least an hour to keep them from burning.)
  • Remove from grill, sprinkle with more parsley and serve with lemon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 32kcal | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 7mg | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

If you like this recipe, please leave a comment below and be sure and pin this on Pinterest!

For More Appetizer Recipes:

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Asian Wings with Orange Sauce

Scallops with Lemon Butter Sauce

Crispy Cajun Wings

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