Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers deliver a burst of ocean flavor in every bite, combining succulent shrimp with the rich essence of garlic and butter. Perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or casual gatherings, these skewers are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. The delightful aroma wafting from the grill will have everyone lining up for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (4 skewers) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if using.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic. Simmer for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with the melted garlic butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-coated.
- Thread 5 to 7 shrimp onto each skewer.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly grease the grill grates.
- Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately with any remaining garlic butter drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 6 shrimp)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg