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Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe Easy Garlic Butter Perfection

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Juicy grilled shrimp skewers brushed with homemade garlic butter, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon. This quick and easy recipe delivers mouthwatering flavor and tender shrimp every time—perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt (or sea salt, to taste)
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus extra wedges for serving)
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Extra fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using) until coated.
  3. Chill shrimp in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Remove from heat.
  6. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  7. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing through both ends and leaving space between shrimp.
  8. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Oil the grates lightly.
  9. Place shrimp skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, turning once, until shrimp are pink and just opaque.
  10. Baste shrimp with garlic butter after flipping and again before removing from grill.
  11. Transfer skewers to a serving platter, drizzle with remaining garlic butter, sprinkle with extra parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, use fresh garlic and parsley. Chill shrimp before grilling for juicier texture. Don’t overcook—shrimp are done when pink and opaque. Soak bamboo skewers to prevent burning. You can add veggies like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to the skewers for variety. All ingredients are naturally gluten-free; use ghee or dairy-free butter for lactose-free diets.

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