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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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These flavorful garlic butter grilled shrimp skewers with lemon are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion. The combination of garlicky butter and fresh lemon juice creates a juicy, tender, and tangy shrimp dish that’s simple yet impressive.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 6–8 wooden or metal skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the garlic butter marinade: In a small saucepan over low heat, gently melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Marinate the shrimp: Place shrimp in a mixing bowl. Pour about half of the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss gently to coat. Marinate for 10-15 minutes in the fridge. Do not marinate longer to avoid ‘cooking’ the shrimp with lemon acid.
  3. Prepare the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes. Thread 4-5 shrimp per skewer, leaving space between each shrimp for even cooking.
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  5. Grill the shrimp skewers: Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with remaining garlic butter sauce. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque with grill marks. Avoid overcooking.
  6. Remove skewers from grill, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not over-marinate shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Preheat grill well and oil grates to prevent sticking. Use plenty of butter for moisture and flavor. If grilling indoors, a cast-iron grill pan works well. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in skillet.

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