Blackstone Shrimp Scampi

Fire up the flat-top, and let this zesty Blackstone Shrimp Scampi steal the show at your next backyard cookout! Blackstone Recipes are always on the menu when we are hosting friends and family, and this Shrimp Scampi on the Blackstone always gets a crowd applause!

Try it today for a quick and easy Seafood Recipe! You may also love this Blackstone Shrimp Fried Rice, Grilled Shrimp on Blackstone, Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets or Grilled Shrimp Skewers.

Why You’ll Love Blackstone Shrimp Scampi

The Blackstone’s large, hot surface gives restaurant-level sear without crowding a skillet. We love cooking Shrimp on the griddle as it stays juicy on the inside while their exteriors caramelize in seconds with so much flavor.

The flat top grill generous space lets you cook the classic garlic butter sauce right beside them. Simple steps, easy ingredients and delicious taste means the best weeknight meal or party appetizer!

Ingredients

• Linguine Pasta – Feel free to other types of pasta
• Shrimp Large Prawns – Deveined and shells removed, tails off or on based on your preference
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice. We recommend using high smoke point oil. See Best Oil to Use on Blackstone
• Butter – We like using unsalted butter
• Cloves Garlic – Use minced garlic
• Simple Spices – Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes
• Dry White Wine – If you prefer not to use wine, chicken broth is a great substitue
• Lemon – Fresh lemon juice is best
• Fresh Chopped Parsley – Add when serving

How to Make Shrimp Scampi on the Blackstone Griddle

Step 1 – Cook the linguine pasta to al dente based on the package instructions and reserve approximately 1 cup of the pasta water.  

Step 2 – Preheat a Blackstone grill over medium high heat. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter on the grill until the butter is melted. 

Step 3 – Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until you can start to smell the garlic.

Step 4 – Place shrimp on the griddle, season it with salt and pepper and cook it for 1-2 minutes on each side until the raw shrimp begins to turn pink.

Step 5 – Pour in the wine and red pepper flake over the shrimp.Toss and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the shrimp is cooked through and to allow the alcohol to cook off.  

Step 6 – Top the shrimp with the remaining butter and lemon juice and heat until the butter is fully melted. 

Step 7 – Toss in the cooked pasta and pasta water.  Gently toss all the ingredients to coat the pasta in the sauce mixture.  

Step 8 – Serve topped with the fresh parsley, parmesan and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• ​​Quality Wine – Use a dry high quality white wine for this recipe. You can use a cooking wine or chicken broth if you prefer, but a good quality wine gives the best flavor.  
• Spicy – If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes in half. But we do not recommend to omit it entirely as it does add a ton of flavor to the scampi.
• Cooking Shrimp – This recipe cooks fast so make sure to put all the ingredients out before cooking the recipe by the Blackstone grill. 

Flavor Variations

• Cajun Seasoning – Season the shrimp with ½ tsp of Cajun Spices for a spicy savory flavor.
• Fresh Herbs – If you have fresh herbs add in 1 tbsp of chopped basil and thyme with parsley for a delicious variations.
• Creamy Sauce – Add in ¼ cup of heavy creamy to the sauce mixture for rich flavor.
• Vegetables – You can even add in chopped broccoli, mushrooms or bell peppers.