Grilled Scampi with Chilli, Herb & Garlic
Learn how to grill scampi in the shell
This grilled scampi recipe is super delicious and easy to make. The best way to eat these scampi in the shell is to peel them at the table and lick the garlicky flavours off your fingers. It makes a perfect appetiser or main course to serve guests — they’ll think it took you a lot longer to make!
You can now shop for Scampi or Giant Prawns online and recreate this recipe at home. Browse our website at Manettas Seafood Market – simply enter your suburb and you will see hundreds of products available in your area.
INGREDIENTS
- 1kg Scampi
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- lemon zest
- 1tsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp of chilli flakes (optional)
- olive oil
- 1 lemon
METHOD
Step 1
Preheat oven grill to 250˚C or a barbecue to high.
Step 2
Slice each scampi in half, removing the vein.
Step 3
Place scampi on a grill proof tray. Mix salt, rosemary, parsley, lemon zest, garlic and chilli flakes together. Sprinkle the season mixture over the scampi and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 4
Cook scampi over the grill for about 3 minutes – checking in to ensure the meat is cooked through.
Step 5
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.