Grilled Shrimp Scampi

By nlhartman

Grilling puts a smoky, summertime twist on this traditional shrimp recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 medium red peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
• 12 ounce(s) multigrain pasta
• 12 ounce(s) (26 to 30 count) medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1/4 cup(s) packed fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Details

Servings 1
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from goodhousekeeping.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat large saucepot of water to boiling on high. Prepare grill or grill pan for direct grilling on medium-high.

Into large bowl, from lemon, grate all peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. Stir in oil, garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; set aside.

Grill red peppers 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly charred, turning once. Transfer to cutting board.

Add pasta to boiling water. Cook as label directs.

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper on shrimp. Grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until opaque throughout, turning over once. Transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon mixture; toss to coat.

Chop red peppers; add to large bowl with remaining lemon mixture.

Drain pasta; add to bowl with peppers, along with parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss until well combined. Serve pasta with shrimp.