Dinner
Marinated Shrimp Scampi
Garlicky shrimp soak up bright lemon, white wine, and a hint of red pepper, then broil until plump and juicy. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon keep every bite lively and fragrant.
- Total
- 41 min
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Serves
- 10
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 126
- Protein
- 19g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fat
- 4g
- Fiber
- 1g
- Sodium
- 193mg
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh or frozen extra-jumbo shrimp in shells (30 to 40)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 6 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.
- For marinade, in a small bowl, combine olive oil, wine, garlic, lemon peel, salt and red pepper. Pour over shrimp. Seal bag and toss gently to coat shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat broiler. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Arrange shrimp on unheated rack of foil-lined broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and brush with reserved marinade; broil 2 to 4 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque. Discard any remaining marinade.
- To serve, mound shrimp on platter; if desired, sprinkle with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.