Best Shrimp Scampi Kabobs Recipes

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GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS



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This is a quick and easy shrimp kabob recipe, perfect for beginners. Requires minimal ingredients, but is bursting with flavor. Serve over a bed of rice with fresh lemon wedges.

Provided by Darlene Gould

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound frozen shrimp, thawed and peeled
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch finely chopped parsley
metal skewers
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry shrimp.
  • Whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley together in a bowl and pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Lightly coat metal skewers with cooking spray.
  • Remove shrimp from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Place about 5 shrimp on each skewer.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.2 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 132.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SHRIMP SCAMPI



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A simple but elegant shrimp dish. Combine it with garlic bread and a salad for a delicious dinner.

Provided by RNCOGGINS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta
½ cup butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and shrimp. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in wine and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
  • Mix shrimp with drained pasta in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 246.7 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 680.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI



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Shrimp marinated in lemon, garlic, and parsley for 30 minutes, then grilled. Can be used as an appetizer or main dish. This recipe also works well with scallops.

Provided by Holly Murphy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 36m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
ground black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and black pepper. Season with crushed red pepper, if desired. Add shrimp, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • Lightly oil grill grate. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 199.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SCAMPI SHRIMP SKEWERS



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Make and share this Scampi Shrimp Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 31m

Yield 15 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb shrimp, in shells medium (fresh or frozen approximately 26 to 30 per pound)
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • If your shrimp is frozen, thaw before using. Peel shrimp leaving tails intact and devein.
  • In a small saucepan using medium-high heat, melt margarine or butter and oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and stir in wine, parsley, lemon peel, and ground pepper. Set aside.
  • Using 6-inch long appetizer skewers (if wooden skewers soak for at least 30 minutes in water to avoid scorching)thread shrimp, green onion, and pepper pieces and brush with garlic mixture.
  • Grill the shrimp and vegetable skewers on a grill rack directly over medium heat for approximately 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Turn once and brush with garlic mixture halfway through grilling. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 38.1, Sodium 181.9, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.4

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