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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Close-up of perfectly cooked Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers seasoned with herbs and spices, resting on a white plate.
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Make juicy, flavorful shrimp skewers quickly using a simple garlic butter sauce and direct grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before use.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. This is your garlic butter sauce.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers, about 4 to 5 shrimp per skewer.
  4. Brush half of the garlic butter sauce evenly over both sides of the shrimp skewers.
  5. Preheat your grill (gas or charcoal) to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
  6. Place the skewers on the hot grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  7. During the last minute of cooking, brush the remaining garlic butter sauce over the shrimp.
  8. Remove the skewers from the grill immediately when the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
  9. Serve the skewers hot.

Notes

  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • For easy cleanup, use metal skewers or soak wooden skewers thoroughly.
  • Shrimp cook very fast; watch them closely to prevent them from becoming tough.

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