Description
This garlic butter grilled shrimp recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delicious dinner at home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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 for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Make the garlic butter by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and parsley in a large bowl. Set aside ¼ cup for brushing later.
- Add the shrimp to the remaining garlic butter and toss until coated.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers, evenly distributing about 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer.
- Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes undisturbed on one side, then flip and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes until lightly charred and cooked through.
- Transfer the skewers to a platter, brush with reserved garlic butter, and garnish with additional parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add more cayenne pepper or try the Cajun version by adding Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood