Dinner: Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Grilling puts a smoky, summertime twist on this traditional shrimp recipe.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Shrimp Scampi

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

1 lemon
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 clove garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
salt
Pepper
2 medium red peppers
12 oz. multigrain pasta
12 oz. medium shrimp
1/4 c. packed fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

Heat large saucepot of water to boiling on high. Prepare grill or grill pan for direct grilling on medium-high.
Into large bowl, from lemon, grate all peel and squeeze 3 tablespoons juice. Stir in oil, garlic, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; set aside.
Grill red peppers 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender and lightly charred, turning once. Transfer to cutting board.
Add pasta to boiling water. Cook as label directs.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper on shrimp. Grill shrimp 2 to 3 minutes or until opaque throughout, turning over once. Transfer shrimp to medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon mixture; toss to coat.
Chop red peppers; add to large bowl with remaining lemon mixture.
Drain pasta; add to bowl with peppers, along with parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss until well combined. Serve pasta with shrimp.

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