Shrimp Scampi Skewers

All the flavors of classic shrimp scampi on a portable skewer for summer grilling. (Courtesy of The National Shrimp Council and Ali Ebright of Gimme Some Oven)

Shrimp Scampi Skewers give you everything you love about shrimp scampi, while making it even easier because they’re prepared right on the grill. Buttery, garlicky, lemony shrimp layered on a skewer and popped on the grill for a delicious and easy summer dinner.

Cook Time:10 min

Prep Time:10 min

Total Time:20 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound raw large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on or off)

3 lemons, sliced into thin half-moons (or wedges)

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)

3 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup dry white wine (most of the wine will cook off but the same amount of broth or stock can be used for a non-alcoholic version)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, loosely packed

Preparation:

Heat butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat until melted. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the white wine, stir to combine. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.Use within 15 minutes, or re-heat on the stove or microwave for an additional minute before serving

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat

Thread the shrimp and sliced lemons onto skewers

Sprinkle evenly with salt, black pepper and crushed red peppers

Place on the grill for 3-4 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and no longer opaque

Remove shrimp from the grill and brush liberally with the parsley butter and squeeze the lemons over the shrimpServe immediately and enjoy!