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Savory Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Perfect Char Tips

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This savory grilled garlic butter shrimp recipe delivers tender shrimp with a perfect char and buttery garlicky punch, ideal for quick weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (16 to 20 count per pound)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry 1 pound of large shrimp, peeled and deveined.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 4 cloves minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. The butter should be warm but not hot.
  3. Toss shrimp in the garlic butter mixture and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature. Do not marinate longer than 30 minutes.
  4. Thread 6-8 shrimp per skewer, leaving space between each shrimp.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and oil the grates well.
  6. Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side, brushing with extra garlic butter during grilling. Look for opaque flesh and nice char marks.
  7. Remove shrimp from the grill and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes to avoid mushy texture. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Use direct medium-high heat and flip shrimp only once. Watch closely to avoid overcooking; shrimp cook quickly.

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