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!
Key move
Grill the shrimp just until they turn opaque and curl into a loose C; once they tighten into rings, they are already overcooked.
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The Setup
- Grill
- Skewers
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The Mise en Place
5 of 8Your prep station before cooking begins
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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.
Chef's Notes
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 mins to prevent burning on the grill.
Don't overcook shrimp; they turn pink and opaque quickly. Aim for 2-3 mins per side.
Marinate shrimp up to 1 hour ahead. Reserve some marinade for basting.
Serve hot off the grill with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a bright finish.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadThread shrimp onto skewers, about 5-6 shrimp per skewer.
Shrimp are threaded onto skewers.
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.
REMOVE
Prep aheadRemove from heat and stir in lemon (1 tbsp) zest and parsley.
Lemon zest and parsley are incorporated into the butter mixture.
PREHEAT
Preheat grill to high heat.
Grill is preheated to high heat.
SEASON
Season shrimp skewers with salt (1 tsp) and pepper.
Shrimp skewers are seasoned with salt 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.
SERVE
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon (1 tbsp) wedges, if desired.
Shrimp skewers are ready to be served.
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