Scampi Shrimp Skewers
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Start your backyard cookout with these appetizer kabobs. Your guests can nibble on the garlicky shrimp while you grill the rest of the meal.
Servings:
Makes 15 to 20 appetizer servings.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
31 mins
Ingredients
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1 poundfresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells (26 to 30)see savings
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1 tablespoonmargarine or buttersee savings
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1 tablespoonolive oil or cooking oilsee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings
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3 tablespoonsdry white winesee savings
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2 tablespoonssnipped fresh parsleysee savings
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1/2 teaspoonfinely shredded lemon peelsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonground black peppersee savings
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6green onions, cut into 1-inch piecessee savings
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1 largered sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch piecessee savings
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Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact. Devein shrimp. Place margarine or butter and oil in a small saucepan; melt over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in wine, parsley, lemon peel, and ground pepper; set aside.
2.
Thread shrimp, green onion pieces, and pepper pieces onto 6-inch long appetizer skewers. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before planned grilling time to prevent scorching.) Brush with garlic mixture.
3.
Grill the skewered shrimp and vegetables on a grill rack directly over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and brushing with garlic mixture halfway through grilling. Serve immediately. Makes 15 to 20 appetizer servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 48, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 47 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 11%, Vitamin C 25%, Iron 4%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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