Scampi Grilled Shrimp

  • Preparation Time
    Prep:
    10 min.
  • Cooking Time
    Cook:
    10 min.
  • Serves
    Serves:
    4

Both lemony and garlicky, these scampi-style grilled shrimp can be served as an appetizer or even as a light dinner.

Recipe tags: garlic base, easy difficulty, lunch, skillet

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp red chili flakes
2 Tbsp Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp, tail removed
4 large rosemary sprigs

Directions

  • 1

    Heat oil and butter in small skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic, pepper and chili flakes for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in Roasted Garlic Base; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

  • 2

    Thread shrimp evenly onto rosemary sprigs. Remove 1/4 cup sauce and brush over shrimp skewers. Reserve remaining sauce for serving.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high; grease grate well. Grill shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until shrimp start to curl and are cooked through. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.

Tip: Substitute chives for parsley if desired.