Grilled Shrimp Skewers — Garlic Butter
Juicy shrimp, kissed by the flames, swimming in garlic butter. These skewers are your ticket to summer flavor, ready in minutes!
Grilled Shrimp Skewers — Garlic Butter
Juicy shrimp, kissed by the flames, swimming in garlic butter. These skewers are your ticket to summer flavor, ready in minutes!
The Key Move
Use high heat and don't overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
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The Setup
- Grill
- Skewers
- Saucepansmall
The Mise en Place
5 of 8Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/3)
The Aromatics (0/1)
The Finish (0/1)
Shrimp is sticking to the grill.
Make sure the grill grates are clean and well-oiled. You can also use a grill mat.
Shrimp is overcooked and rubbery.
Reduce the grilling time and make sure the grill is not too hot.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadThread shrimp onto skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
MELT
Prep aheadIn a small saucepan, melt butter (½ cups) over medium heat. Add garlic (6 cloves) and red pepper flakes (¼ tsp) (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Garlic is fragrant but not browned • Garlic is fragrant
REMOVE
Prep aheadRemove from heat and stir in lemon (1 tbsp) zest and parsley.
PREHEAT
Preheat grill to high heat.
SEASON
Season shrimp skewers with salt (1 tsp) and pepper.
GRILL
Time-sensitiveGrill shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with garlic (6 cloves) butter (½ cups), until pink and opaque.
Shrimp is pink and opaque • Shrimp is firm and springy to the touch
SERVE
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon (1 tbsp) wedges, if desired.
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