Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter

Name: Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined, peeled, deveined; 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 8 wooden or metal skewers, soaked 30 min if wood; 8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Plump shrimp grilled on skewers and basted with a garlicky herb butter, ready in minutes. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or light main that works great at any cookout.

26 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

AmericanAppetizerGrillHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined, peeled, deveined
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
8 wooden or metal skewers, soaked 30 min if wood
8 lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1

If using wooden 8 soaked 30 min if wood wooden or metal skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2

In a small bowl, stir together 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Set aside half for basting and half for drizzling at the end.
3

In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs peeled, deveined large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined with 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Thread 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
4

Preheat the grill to high heat (450°F / 230°C). Clean and oil the grates.
5

Place shrimp skewers on the grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with half the garlic butter, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and curled, reaching an internal temperature of 120°F (49°C).
6

Transfer skewers to a platter, drizzle with the remaining garlic butter, and serve with 8 lemon wedges (for serving).

Questions

Can I make Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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