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Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

Garlic butter shrimp skewers are grilled until opaque, then finished with a warm butter sauce brightened with lemon juice and fresh parsley. The shrimp cook quickly over medium-high heat for a tender, lightly charred result.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the garlic butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For the shrimp skewers
  • 1.5 lb shrimp large (21–25 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 outdoor grill
  • 8 metal skewers

Method
 

Make the garlic butter
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Remove from the heat.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley.
Grill the shrimp
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat, about 400–450°F, for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thread the shrimp onto 8 metal skewers.
  4. Grill the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, until opaque and they reach 145°F.
  5. Transfer the shrimp to a serving platter and drizzle with the garlic butter.

Notes

For even cooking, thread the shrimp in a single layer and avoid packing them tightly together. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended after grilling. For a dairy-free swap, use a plant-based butter in place of the unsalted butter.