Description

These Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter Sauce are a quick and delicious seafood dish perfect for any occasion. Juicy shrimp marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices are grilled to perfection and served with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress guests or make a simple weeknight dinner special.

Ingredients

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For the Shrimp Marinade

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

1/4 cup unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and fresh parsley (if using). Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Coat and Refrigerate: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the shrimp to absorb the flavors.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat carefully to avoid burning.
Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened, ensuring it does not brown to maintain a delicate flavor.
Finish the Sauce: Stir in lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm while you grill the shrimp to serve immediately.
Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the shrimp skewers.
Thread the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, spacing them evenly to ensure even grilling.
Grill the Shrimp: Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook as shrimp cook quickly and can become tough.
Serve: Remove the shrimp from the skewers and place them on a serving platter.
Drizzle and Garnish: Drizzle the warm garlic butter sauce over the grilled shrimp and garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Notes

For easier grilling, soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the shrimp to prevent burning.
Make sure not to overcook the shrimp as they become rubbery; pink and opaque is perfect.
You can substitute fresh parsley with cilantro if preferred for a different flavor profile.
Serve these skewers with a side of rice, salad, or crusty bread to complete the meal.
Use gloves when handling red pepper flakes if you want to avoid any skin irritation.