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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp: The Delicious Recipe You Need!

A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter grilled shrimp, perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated with the garlic butter mixture.
  4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, making sure they are close together but not overcrowded.
  5. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1mg

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
  • Substitute the shrimp with scallops or chicken for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.

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