Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers are a quick and delicious dish perfect for grilling or baking, featuring succulent shrimp coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in the parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp.
- Grill or bake the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining garlic butter.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for added flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American