Entrees
Grilled Scampi-Style Shrimp
Makes 2 servings
Grilled Scampi-Style Shrimp
Makes 2 servings
These buttery, fragrant shrimp work well as an appetizer or entrée.
Nutritional information per serving:Calories 237 (68% from fat)
carb. 3g
pro. 16g
fat 18g
sat. fat 12g
chol. 188mg
sod. 785mg
calc. 69mg
fiber 0g
carb. 3g
pro. 16g
fat 18g
sat. fat 12g
chol. 188mg
sod. 785mg
calc. 69mg
fiber 0g
Ingrédients
- 3tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2garlic cloves, finely chopped pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ pound large shrimp (about 10), peeled and deveined, tails attached
- 1⁄8teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄8teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped parsley
Preparation
- 1 .In a small a saucepan combine the butter, lemon juice, zest, garlic and red pepper (if using). Cook over low heat just until the butter melts.Transfer to a medium bowl and cool to room temperature.
- 2 .Pat shrimp dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.Add shrimp to the butter mixture and toss to coat all pieces evenly. Let shrimp marinate for about 5 minutes.
- 3 .Adjust feet to the tilted position. Preheat the grill in the closed position. When grill is preheated, evenly arrange shrimp on both plates.Grill shrimp for 4½ to 5 minutes, turning halfway through, until shrimp are opaque.Remove from grill and garnish with parsley.Serve immediately.