Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
These Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers are simple to make, bursting with flavor from garlic-infused butter and a zesty hint of lemon, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high temperature.
- Prepare the marinade by combining melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Marinate the shrimp in the garlic butter mixture for about 15 minutes.
- Assemble the shrimp onto skewers, soaking wooden skewers beforehand if using.
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn opaque and are slightly charred.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Serve with lemon butter rice or a fresh garden salad. Pairs well with crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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