Scampi Shrimp Skewers Recipe - Cooking Index
Scampi Shrimp Skewers Recipe - Cooking Index
| 1 lb | Shrimp - medium, fresh or | |
| Frozen - in shells (26-30 count) | ||
| 1 tablespoon | Butter | |
| 1 tablespoon | Olive oil | |
| 2 x | Garlic - minced | |
| 3 tablespoons | Dry white wine | |
| 2 tablespoons | Fresh parsley - snipped | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Lemon peel - finely shredded | |
| 1/8 teaspoon | Pepper | |
| 6 | Green onions - in 1" pieces | |
| 1 | Red sweet pepper - in 1" pieces (large) | |
| Non-stick spray |
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent scorching.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact. Devein shrimp; rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Combine butter and oil in a small sauce pan. Melt over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir in wine, parsley, lemon peel and pepper; set aside. Alternately thread shrimp, green onion, and red sweet pepper pieces on 20 4-6" skewers. Brush with butter mixture. Spray broiler pan with non-stick coating. Place skewers on prepared pan.
Broil 4 inches from heat 8-10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning skewers once and brushing with butter mixture halfway through broiling. Or, grill the skewers directly over medium coals 6-8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once and brushing with butter mixture half way through grilling.
Serve immediately.
NOTES : Holiday Appetizers 1996, Better Homes and Gardens
Source:
Travis Henderson II of Newport's Seafood, Dallas, TX
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