Description
Flavorful Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp Skewers are perfect for grilling, easy to make, and ideal for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to get it nice and hot.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
- Skewer the shrimp onto skewers, leaving space between each.
- Grill the skewers for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with a side of garden salad or pasta.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture. Feel free to customize the marinade with herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp skewers, garlic butter shrimp, grilled shrimp, easy seafood recipe, summer grilling