Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers sizzle with irresistible flavor right off your grill, making summer dinners super delicious. Succulent shrimp get bathed in a rich, herby butter sauce that turns your backyard barbecue into a seriously tasty feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Additional:
- Skewers
Instructions
- Submerge wooden skewers in cool water for 30 minutes to prevent charring during cooking.
- Whisk 4 tablespoons melted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Pour marinade over 1 pound large shrimp and gently toss until completely coated. Allow shrimp to absorb flavors for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Thread marinated shrimp onto prepared skewers, spacing them evenly to ensure uniform heat distribution.
- Heat grill to medium-high (around 400°F) or set oven broiler to high temperature.
- Place skewered shrimp directly on hot grill grates or beneath broiler, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Check shrimp color and texture – they should turn bright pink and look slightly curled when fully cooked.
- Transfer hot skewers to serving platter, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges for extra brightness.
- Serve immediately while shrimp remain warm and tender.
Notes
- Wooden skewers need soaking in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning and potential fire hazards when grilling.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and easier skewering, which helps create uniform cooking.
- Marinate shrimp for no longer than 15-20 minutes, as the acid in lemon juice can start to break down the delicate protein if left too long.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular butter with clarified butter or ghee, and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg