Shrimp Scampi - Italian Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Shrimp Scampi

Italian Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp / prawns

1/3 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

fresh ground black pepper

juice of 1 or 2 limes

Directions

Split each shrimp on underside down to tail, try to avoid cutting meat (use sharp knife or scissors). Put shrimp in bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir well to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Push onto skewers and grill 6 inches from heat over a low charcoal fire. Turn frequently. takes about 15 minutes. Serve skewered with garlic butter (see recipe below).

In Venice these are called Scampi.

Garlic Butter

1/2 cup melted butter

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

2 cloves garlic, mashed

salt to taste

Mix all ingredients well and serve in saucers as a dip.

For another scampi recipe try:
Grilled Shrimp Scampi & Chicken

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Shrimp Scampi Italian Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Shrimp Scampi

Italian Grilled Shrimp Scampi Recipe