Description
Tender shrimp threaded on skewers and seared to perfection, finished with a rich and bright lemon butter sauce. A quick, elegant meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and pink.
- While shrimp cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Brush the lemon butter sauce onto the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American