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Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Equipment

  • Wooden or metal skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Prep the grill and skewers. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes.
  • Make the lemon garlic butter. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  • Season the shrimp. Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour about two-thirds of the lemon garlic butter over them. Toss gently to coat.
  • Skewer the shrimp. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing near the tail and head so they lay flat.
  • Grill. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until the shrimp are pink, opaque, and lightly charred.
  • Finish. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining lemon garlic butter.
  • Serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, add a squeeze of lemon, and serve warm.