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Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter


  • Author: easymeal
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (if using dairy-free butter)

Description

Quick and delicious grilled shrimp with a flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • pounds jumbo shrimp, tails on, peeled and deveined
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
  • 8 metal or wooden skewers
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (or dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option)
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated, minced, or pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Prepare skewers by soaking wooden skewers in water for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry and season with kosher salt and pepper.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates.
  4. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then add garlic and cook until fragrant; stir in paprika and set aside.
  5. Thread shrimp onto skewers, dividing evenly.
  6. Grill shrimp until pink on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer shrimp to a platter, brush with garlic butter, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Shrimp can be cooked on a stovetop or in an air fryer if a grill is not available.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Seafood