Classic Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
These classic garlic butter shrimp skewers are quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight meal or a summer BBQ, featuring succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful garlic-lemon butter sauce.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden or metal skewers
- Grill
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Large raw shrimp peeled, deveined, tails on (21-25 count)
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
- ½ tsp Salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes optional garnish
Optional Additions
- ½ cup Optional side-skewer additions bell pepper chunks, cherry tomatoes, onion wedges
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Add shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Assembling Skewers
- Thread 3-4 shrimp onto each skewer, optionally alternating with vegetables like bell pepper chunks, cherry tomatoes, or onion wedges.
Cooking
- Preheat a gas or charcoal grill.