Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail

March 31, 2021 Receipt BBQ & Grilling 0

Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail A nice twist on a classic favorite. When catering I serve mine hanging from the edge of a HUGE martini glass with crushed ice in the center and a bowl of red cocktail sauce propped in the ice.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 pounds unpeeled large shrimp
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
? teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cocktail sauce
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 10 mins

TOTAL : 4 hrs

SERVING : 8

YIELD : 8 servings

Step 1

Place shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Coat shrimp with oil mixture, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for up to 4 hours.

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Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3

Cook shrimp on preheated grill until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Peel shrimp.
Step 4

Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

Per Serving: 150 calories; protein 19.1g; carbohydrates 7g; fat 4.6g; cholesterol 172.8mg; sodium 696.3mg. If using a wide grate grill, place a sheet of aluminum foil over grate and poke a few holes in foil.