Description
These Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers deliver charred seafood perfection with a golden butter glaze, garlic, and zesty lemon. Ready in 20 minutes, they’re perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. Juicy shrimp, smoky paprika, and fresh parsley make this light, flavorful dish a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp smoked salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
Place wooden skewers in a baking dish filled with cold water and let soak while preparing other ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, smoked salt, and black pepper until combined.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss in the butter mixture until evenly coated. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Thread 4–5 shrimp onto each soaked skewer, leaving small gaps between shrimp.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, basting with leftover marinade halfway through. Shrimp should be opaque and fully curled.
Transfer skewers to a serving platter. Brush with remaining marinade and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
For smoky flavor without smoked salt, use a pinch of cayenne pepper or chipotle powder. If using metal skewers, lightly oil them to prevent sticking.
Leftover marinade can be used as a dipping sauce.
Serve with rye crackers, lemon wedges, or a simple arugula salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg