Description
Quick and delicious garlic butter grilled shrimp that impresses with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 30 to 35 shrimp)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Metal or bamboo skewers (if using bamboo, soak them in water for 30 minutes first)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Reserve ¼ cup for brushing later.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss gently until coated.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer.
- Grill skewers for 3 to 4 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Flip the skewers and grill another 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are lightly charred and opaque.
- Transfer skewers to a platter, brush with reserved garlic butter, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve with rice or pasta for a heartier meal. Can be made using an oven’s broiler or grill pan as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood