Description
A quick and flavorful garlic butter grilled shrimp recipe that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a delicious dinner at home.
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.
- Make the garlic butter by whisking together melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and fresh parsley. Set aside ¼ cup for brushing later.
- Add shrimp to the bowl with the remaining garlic butter and toss gently to coat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, fitting 5 to 6 shrimp per skewer, leaving space between them.
- Grill skewers on preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes without moving.
- Carefully flip skewers and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred.
- Transfer skewers to a serving platter, brush with reserved garlic butter, and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicy kick, double the cayenne pepper or add Cajun seasoning. Remaining garlic butter mixture can be used for brushing shrimp after grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American