Grilled Scampi With Greek Salad
Learn how to make grilled scampi with a vibrant Greek salad, combining tender scampi with crisp vegetables, feta, and olives for a light and healthy dish. The sweet, succulent scampi pairs perfectly with the refreshing, tangy Greek salad for a delightful meal. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a summer gathering. Pearl Seafoods provides fresh, premium-quality scampi for the best grilling results. Follow this easy recipe and enjoy a delicious seafood meal at home. Order fresh scampi online from Pearl Seafoods, delivering across Sydney.
Ingredients
- 12 thawed scampi, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for salad)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (for salad)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Method
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. In a bowl, toss the scampi with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned scampi on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and slightly charred. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar, and sprinkle with fresh oregano. Toss the ingredients together gently to combine.
- Serve the grilled scampi on top of the Greek salad. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra oregano, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
