Shrimp Scampi Skewers Food

SCAMPI SHRIMP SKEWERS

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.

SHRIMP SCAMPI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, onions, lemon juice and garlic in medium bowl. Cover and marinate 10 minutes.
• Alternately thread shrimp, onions and lemon slices on skewers*. Grill or broil, turning once and spraying with 10 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray Original, 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Just before serving, spray with remaining 10 Sprays.
• *If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes prior to use.
• Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 130, Calories From Fat 20, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 2g, Cholesterol 170mg, Sodium 190mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Sugars 1g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 24g, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 50%, Calcium 8%, Iron 20%.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Put the shrimp in a large baking dish.
• Combine the canola oil, garlic, red pepper flakes and fennel seed in a small food processor and process until the garlic is somewhat paste-like. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and let them marinate for 30 minutes.
• Light a grill to high heat.
• Strain the shrimp from the marinade and season them with salt and black pepper, to taste. Grill the shrimp on both sides until they are slightly charred and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side (see Cook's Note). Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
• Melt the butter in a large saute pan set over the grates of the grill. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon and thyme leaves and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook, tossing once, about 1 minute. Finish with the parsley and adjust the seasonings, if necessary. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and garnish with thyme and parsley.

SHRIMP SCAMPI KABOBS

Steps:

• Stir together the oil, tarragon, parsley, Dijon, honey, vinegar, whole-grain mustard, garlic and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Thread the shrimp alternately with the lemon slices onto skewers. Sprinkle the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
• Pour the marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer 5 minutes or until very hot. Reserve the marinade for serving.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp kabobs until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with the reserved marinade.

GARLIC SHRIMP KABOBS

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first five ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes., Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once. Serve with rice; sprinkle with parsley.