Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter Sauce
Savor these delicious grilled shrimp skewers, perfectly seasoned and charred, served with a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. A delightful, easy-to-make dish perfect for summer grilling!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Thread the shrimp onto the skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp.
- Season the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the shrimp skewers with the seasoning mixture to coat evenly.
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Serve the grilled shrimp skewers immediately with the garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to use any type of shrimp you prefer for this recipe.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Serve with a side of rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg