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4.6 from 15 votes

Lemon Butter Grilled Shrimp

The most succulent grilled shrimp, brushed with lemon butter and ready to eat straight from the skewer! Serve them as an appetizer, or in pasta or a salad.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 7 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 1024 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp about 30, peeled & deveined, tails intact
  • 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter melted
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley optional

Instructions

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  1. If using wooden skewers, soak in warm water for 45 to 60 minutes.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Arrange the shrimp on a rack set over a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 1 hour to allow the shrimp to dry completely. (This step is optional, but produces a great pop of flavor and moisture to the cooked shrimp.)
  3. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Thread the shrimp onto wooden or metal skewers, poking the skewers through both the head and tail of each shrimp.
  5. Grill the shrimp until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Do not overcook!
  6. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and lemon juice. Brush over the shrimp.
  7. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 5Shrimp Calories 102.4kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 15.4g (31%) Fat 3.7g (6%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 118.3mg (39%) Sodium 208.9mg (9%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1024

% Daily Value*

Serving 5Shrimp
Calories 102.4kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Fat 3.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39%
Sodium 208.9mg 9%
Sugar 0.1g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.