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Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers: A Must-Try Recipe!

Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp with a flavorful garlic butter marinade, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Skewers if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the garlic butter mixture. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Thread the marinated shrimp onto the skewers, about 4-5 shrimp per skewer.
  5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 300mg

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
  • Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.

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