Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp
Description
Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp highlights peeled and deveined shrimp brushed generously with a butter mixture cooked with minced shallots, garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes. The heat of the grill quickly cooks the shrimp, giving them a tender and juicy texture with slight charred spots adding complexity. The butter sauce both before and after grilling melts into the shrimp, intensifying the savory and garlicky flavors while the grilling caramelizes some of these aromatics.
The recipe finishes by grilling halved lemons alongside the shrimp, which when squeezed over add a fresh acidity to balance the richness. Chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top contributes an herbal brightness. This dish is suitable for grilling seasons and pairs well with simple sides or as part of a seafood platter.
The preparation involves melting butter with aromatics and seasoning, then skewering and brushing the shrimp. The grill cooks the shrimp quickly, so monitoring to avoid overcooking ensures a pleasing texture. Serving immediately keeps the butter sauce coating glossy and flavorful.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter unsalted
- 1 shallot minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste, crushed
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 lemon halved, plural
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter mixture.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add lemons to grill, cut side down, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining butter mixture, garnished with lemons and parsley, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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