Classic Shrimp Scampi on the Grill

Name: Classic Shrimp Scampi on the Grill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

20 min 4 servings easy

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Classic Shrimp Scampi on the Grill

The classic garlic butter shrimp scampi cooked in a cast iron skillet on the grill — smoky, garlicky, and drenched in white wine butter sauce.

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Total

20 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

Taking shrimp scampi outdoors to the grill adds a smoky dimension that the stovetop version simply cannot match. A cast iron skillet on a hot grill gives you the same searing power with the bonus of wood smoke and open-fire flavor. The classic combination of garlic, butter, white wine, and lemon is unbeatable.

Ingredients

Servings

Scampi

Instructions

Preheat skillet

Place a cast iron skillet on the grill over medium-high heat (400°F). Add olive oil and butter. Let the butter melt and begin to foam.

Cook the garlic

Add sliced garlic and red pepper flakes to the butter. Cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned — burnt garlic is bitter.

Sear the shrimp

Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving until the bottoms are pink and seared. Flip each shrimp and cook 1 more minute.

Pro tip: Do not overcrowd the skillet — cook in batches if needed to ensure searing, not steaming.

Deglaze

Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Let it bubble vigorously for 1-2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release all the flavorful bits. The sauce will reduce and emulsify with the butter into a silky coating.