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Shrimp Scampi Recipe

By: Andrea Alden

One of my husband’s favorite things to order when we go out to a seafood restaurant is shrimp scampi. For a treat, I made this recipe for Shrimp Scampi and added a bit of a grilled twist. Let me tell you, the smokiness from the grill just adds that little extra to take a fantastic meal to the next level. The Napoleon Stainless Steel Wok is a great accessory too, one of the top five in my grill-accessory-arsenal. It’s perfectly suited to tossing the pasta and shrimp together to get everything perfectly coated and saucy.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4
Difficulty
Easy

Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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Ingredients

Method

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Ingredients

8 to 10 oz. 

uncooked spaghetti or fettuccini pasta

16 to 20

large shrimp, shelled and de-veined

2 tsp. 

pepper

1 tsp.

grated citrus peel (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, or a combination of all three)

¼ tsp. 

dehydrated garlic

salt to taste

3 tbsp. 

butter

3 tbsp.

olive oil

4 cloves

garlic, sliced thin

½ cup 

dry white wine like sauvignon blanc

1 tbsp.

dried parsley

¼ cup 

fresh grated parmesan cheese

freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

½

lemon, freshly squeezed

red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
  1. Cook pasta until it’s just a little less than al dente, you want it slightly undercooked so that it will finish in the Wok. Reserve a ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Preheat your grill to 400°F.
  3. Season the shrimp with pepper, grated citrus peel, garlic, and salt to taste. Grill the shrimp over direct heat until they’re nearly done, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. While the shrimp are grilling, melt the butter and oil in the Napoleon Stainless Steel Wok, over medium-low heat, on your side burner. Add the garlic and the optional red pepper flakes just before you’re ready to add the shrimp so that it doesn’t overcook.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the grill and add them to the garlic and butter, tossing to coat. Pour in the wine and cover the wok for 2 to 3 minutes while everything simmers.
  6. Add the pasta, parsley, and parmesan to the wok, tossing to combine. If there’s not enough liquid, you can add the pasta water, a dribble at a time, until everything is smooth and coated.
  7. When you’re ready to serve, add salt and pepper to taste, and then squeeze the fresh lemon over top. Garnish with additional parmesan cheese.

This recipe for Shrimp Scampi came together faster than expected. It’s fun and fancy, easy to make for a dinner party or a fast weeknight meal. Either way, you’re going to love this meal. I know this is going to make it into the regular rotation. What’s your favorite easy meal to make on the grill?

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Lightly grill the shrimp

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Toss your noodle

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Serve it all together

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Garnish with parmesan

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So simple, yet delicious

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Try it with white wine

AndreaAlden
Andrea Alden

I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.

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Lightly grill the shrimp

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Toss your noodle

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Serve it all together

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Garnish with parmesan

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So simple, yet delicious

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Try it with white wine