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Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

By Derrick Riches, About.com

If you enjoy shrimp scampi, then this is the grilled shrimp recipe for you. You can serve this dish as part of a main course or serve them as appetizers at your next cookout.

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds large shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • skewers

Preparation:

Place shrimp in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and pour onto shrimp. Toss to coat, cover, and place in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes. Preheat grill for medium heat. Put shrimp onto skewers. Try to fit about 5 on each skewer. Place onto grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side. When shrimp no longer looks translucent, remove from heat and serve.
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