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Lemon Garlic Broiled Shrimp Skewers 

This garlicky Broiled Shrimp recipe is a simple and delicious way to get lots of flavor in a short amount of time. They are caramelized to perfection in the oven!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Broil Time
6 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds extra-large shrimp 21/25, peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • ¼ cup olive oil for brushing skewers
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Lemon wedges for serving
Lemon Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 pieces
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon table salt
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. To fit all of your shrimp under the broiler at once, you’ll need between four and six 10 to 14 inch metal skewers or the equivalent. Wooden skewers will likely burn so close to your broiler so I highly recommend NOT using them.
  2. Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn on your broiler.
  3. Rinse and pat your shrimp dry with paper towels.
  4. Thread shrimp onto your skewers, one at a time. Each end of each shrimp needs to be punctured by the skewer. Your skewer should look like a bunch of C's beside each other. It is ok for your shrimp to touch.
  5. Brush both sides of shrimp with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle ONE side of each skewer with sugar.
  7. In large skillet, over medium high heat, combine butter, lemon juice, pepper flakes, garlic, and salt.
  8. Stir occasionally, until butter melts, and ingredients are incorporated, just a few minutes. You will be adding your fresh parsley right before serving. If you are using dried parsley please add it now.
  9. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  10. Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, with tinfoil and a rack lightly coated in cooking spray, place your shrimp skewers in a row, SUGAR SIDE UP.
  11. Place baking sheet under your broiler and cook shrimp until lightly charred, about 4 minutes.
  12. Using a pair of tongs or just oven mitts, flip each skewer over and broil until second side is pink and slightly translucent, 1 to 2 minutes longer. You want to finish cooking your shrimp in the sauce in your skillet so don't be concerned if they are not fully cooked at this point.
  13. Remove your shrimp from oven and using an oven mitt, carefully lift each skewer from your wire rack. Using tongs or a large serving fork, slide each shrimp off of each skewer and right into your sauce filled skillet.
  14. Place your skillet over medium high heat and stir until all of your shrimp are coated in sauce. Stir continuously until shrimp are opaque and a bright pink, another 30 seconds to one minute.
  15. Your goal is to cook the shrimp until they are pink or in a perfect C shape. If the are straight they are usually undercooked. If they form a ring or O they are overcooked.
  16. To serve, just cut a few wedges of lemon and serve with the shrimp.  Squeeze some fresh lemon onto your broiled shrimp, coated in Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce, if you desire.  Regardless, you will end up with incredibly tasty shrimp that is so much better and so much cheaper than restaurants. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure the shrimp are completely dry before you season them. If they go into the oven while still wet, they won’t get the char you are looking for.
  • Every oven operates slightly differently so keep an eye on the broiler so the shrimp don’t burn.
  • If you have shrimp shells, don’t throw them away! Add them to a pot with water and aromatics (citrus, onion, garlic) and make a flavorful broth.
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  • Pat the shrimp dry: Ensure the shrimp are completely dry before you season them. If they go into the oven while still wet, they won’t get the char you are looking for.
  • Watch the broiler: Every oven operates slightly differently so keep an eye on the broiler so the shrimp don’t burn.
  • Keep the shrimp shells: If you have shrimp shells, don’t throw them away! Add them to a pot with water and aromatics (citrus, onion, garlic) and make a flavorful broth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 749mg (31%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 586IU (12%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 749mg 31%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 586IU 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

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