Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F). If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the shrimp to the butter mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Ensure all shrimp are well covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Thread the shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, typically 4-5 shrimp per skewer, ensuring they are not too crowded.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
For the Shrimp Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F). If using an oven, preheat to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the shrimp to the butter mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Ensure all shrimp are well covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Thread the shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers, typically 4-5 shrimp per skewer, ensuring they are not too crowded.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and are cooked through. If baking, arrange skewers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min