Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp zest
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soak skewers for 30 mins. Pat shrimp bone-dry.
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Thread onto skewers.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and paprika in a bowl.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Oil the grates well.
- Grill shrimp for 2–3 mins. Brush with garlic butter and flip.
- Grill for another 2 mins while brushing again.
- Remove once opaque and "C" shaped. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Use double skewers to prevent spinning.
Don't walk away from the grill—shrimp cook incredibly fast.
Tail-on shrimp look better and are easier to handle.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Add red pepper flakes if you like a little kick.