EASY GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Delicious shrimp scampi floating in a foil boat makes clean up a breeze! Can be prepared ahead which makes it wonderful for those busy evenings or get togethers! The foil also makes this dish great for camping and picnics!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb shrimp
4 garlic cloves, minced, adjust to taste
1 teaspoon cayenne, adjust to taste
1/4 cup butter, real butter tastes best
salt and pepper
fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • If using cleaned and deveined shrimp please skip to step 4 --
  • Cut shrimp shell with scissors starting at the seperation between the head and body.
  • Use knife to cut a shallow slice down back of shrimp and devein.
  • Make a 'boat' with several layers of foil to hold shrimp and juices.
  • Place shrimp in boat and season with salt, pepper garlic and cayenne making as hot as you want.
  • Cut butter into pieces and place on top of shrimp.
  • Place boat on grill and cook just until shrimp curls.
  • Garnish if desired.
  • You can skewer these too but they are more moist done this way.

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