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Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter

Grilled shrimp skewers are brushed with warm garlic butter for a tender, juicy bite with a bright touch of lemon and parsley. They cook quickly over medium-high heat and are served with extra garlic butter on the side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp
  • 1.5 lb shrimp large (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
For the garlic butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 grill

Method
 

Prepare the shrimp
  1. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F).
  2. Pat the shrimp dry, then toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto 4 (10-inch) metal skewers, spacing them so they lie flat.
Make the garlic butter
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant without browning. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
Grill and serve
  1. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and firm; check that the thickest shrimp reaches 145°F.
  2. Brush the cooked shrimp with garlic butter and serve the remaining butter alongside.

Notes

For the best texture, pat the shrimp thoroughly dry before seasoning. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days; cooked shrimp can be frozen for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free butter.