GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI COCKTAIL

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A nice twist on a classic favorite. When catering I serve mine hanging from the edge of a HUGE martini glass with crushed ice in the center and a bowl of red cocktail sauce propped in the ice.

Provided by Heidi T

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cocktail sauce
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Coat shrimp with oil mixture, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook shrimp on preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Peel shrimp.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 696.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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