GRILLED GARLIC APPETIZER SHRIMP SCAMPI SKEWERS

Grilled Garlic Appetizer Shrimp Scampi Skewers image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 16m

Yield 2 pounds shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 9

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6 tablespoons butter, softened (no subs!)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 -2 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 lbs large uncooked fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and black pepper
wooden skewer (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Steps:

Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for a minumum of 30 minutes.
Set grill for high heat.
In a large bowl mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, paprika, salt and pepper; add in the shrimp; toss to coat.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
Lighty oil the grill grate.
Cook shrimp as close to the flame as possible for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are opaque in colour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.9, Fat 69.5, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 782.8, Sodium 920.6, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 93.3