Grilled Shrimp Scampi Cocktail Recipe

This grilled shrimp scampi cocktail is a perfect blend of flavors with juicy grilled shrimp in a garlic butter sauce served over a bed of crisp greens. It's a refreshing and elegant appetizer that will impress your guests at any summer gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Mixed greens for serving

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
3. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
4. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add grilled shrimp and parsley, tossing to coat.
5. To serve, place mixed greens on a plate and top with grilled shrimp scampi mixture.
6. Enjoy your grilled shrimp scampi cocktail!

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