Barbecued Shrimp Scampi Recipes

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.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a medium, non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, black pepper and crushed red pepper.
• Set aside.
• Thread thawed shrimp onto skewers and cover with marinade for 30 minutes.
• Preheat grill for high heat.
• Grill, brushing occasionally with extra marinade, for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until done.

EASY GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• If using cleaned and deveined shrimp please skip to step 4 --
• Cut shrimp shell with scissors starting at the seperation between the head and body.
• Use knife to cut a shallow slice down back of shrimp and devein.
• Make a 'boat' with several layers of foil to hold shrimp and juices.
• Place shrimp in boat and season with salt, pepper garlic and cayenne making as hot as you want.
• Cut butter into pieces and place on top of shrimp.
• Place boat on grill and cook just until shrimp curls.
• Garnish if desired.
• You can skewer these too but they are more moist done this way.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whik the olive oil, lemon jjuice, cloves, salt, and pepper.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered for 30 minutes.
• Thread shrimp onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink (turning once).
• Serve with rice.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

GRILLED SCAMPI

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut shrimp in half so that the meat is exposed in the shell.
• In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and lightly fry the garlic until just softened. Add butter and Oregano. Heat until butter has melted.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• Lay shrimp out on a tray and brush generously with the butter mixture. Grill shrimp until lightly golden.

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.

BBQ SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat the grapeseed oil in a small saucepot over medium heat and saute onion until translucent. Add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Stir in ketchup, mesquite seasoning and cayenne pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
• For the shrimp scampi:
• Heat grapeseed oil over medium heat in a skillet and add garlic, celery, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, thyme and parsley. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes until vegetables soften and flavors are integrated. Stir in shrimp and cook until they are just pink and opaque. Do not overcook shrimp. Remove to a platter. Spoon sauce over and sprinkle with parsley.

BARBECUED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• Melt 2 tbsp butter in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, onion, and garlic and saute 3-4 minutes. The shrimp will start to plump up a bit.
• Add the wine, lemon zest and juice, and 4 tbsp more butter. Reduce heat and gently saute the shrimp until the sauce thickens. If sauce is too thin add 1-2 tablespoons more butter.
• Add the tomatoes and parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the barbecue sauce and toss well. To serve, remove shrimp from the pan and place on plates. Drizzle sauce over shrimp.

ITALIAN GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• 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 shrimp 6 inches from heat over a low charcoal fire.
• Turn frequently.
• takes about 15 minutes.
• Serve skewered shrimp scampi with garlic butter.

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI STYLE WITH SOY SAUCE, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, the lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic and 1/4 cup canola oil in a bowl and add to a food processor. Add the softened butter and pulse until thoroughly combined.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and brush mixture onto the shrimp. Place onto preheated indoor or outdoor grill (or fry pan) and cook in a single layer for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through.