555 EATS - GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

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WE LOVE SHARING HEALTHY FIREHOUSE RECIPES WITH OUR FRIENDS AT 555 FITNESS !  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 555 FITNESS, CLICK HERE AND DON'T FORGET TO HASHTAG YOUR HEALTHEY MEALS #FORKANDHOSECO #55EATS !

HERE IS A UNIQUE TWIST ON THE CLASSIC SHRIMP SCAMPI FROM VINNY RIZZO OF ENGINE 38 "HALSTEAD MANOR" OF THE VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT IN NEW YORK.  INSTEAD OF THE USUAL SAUTE, VINNY GRILLS THE SHRIMP, TAKING THIS DISH TO THE NEXT LEVEL WHILE ALSO MAKING IT HEALTHIER.  GRILLING LENDS A NICE CHAR AND SMOKY FLAVOR TO THE SHRIMP, ADDING MORE DEPTH OF FLAVOR.  PAIRED WITH SOME GRILLED CORN AND YOU HAVE YOURSELF AN EASY, DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY MEAL.....

GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

INGREDIENTS:
3 LBS. SHRIMP
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SALT AND PEPPER
2 Tbs. BUTTER
6 GARLIC CLOVES, chopped
ONE BUNCH OF PARSLEY, chopped
1 CUP OF WHITE WINE
JUICE AND ZEST OF 3 LEMONS
1/2 Tsp. RED PEPPER
SALT AND PEPPER
3 LEMONS, SLICED

PROCEDURE:
Marinate shrimp with olive oil, salt and pepper.  Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan and saute garlic.  Add wine, bring to a simmer and reduce by half.  Add lemon zest, juice, parsley, salt and pepper to tase and remove from heat.  Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2 minutes on each side or until pink.  Transfer to a plate and pour over sauce and add lemon slices.  Serve with grilled corn or rice and veggies.
 

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STAY SAFE, EAT WELL!
AJ

 

Posted on June 22, 2015 and filed under DINNER.