marinated shrimp scampi

BBQ & Grill

Marinated Shrimp Scampi

Marinating the shrimp in white wine, lemon zest, and garlic ensures a burst of flavor in every bite.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh or frozen extra-jumbo shrimp in shells (30 to 40)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons fresh italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves (optional)
lemon wedges

Directions

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.