Irresistible Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers in 20 Minutes
Quick and easy garlic butter shrimp skewers, perfect for grilling. Juicy shrimp marinated in garlic butter and herbs, ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 16 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers, about 4-5 per skewer.
- Mix garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp skewers.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink.
- Serve immediately with extra butter sauce.
Notes
- Soak skewers for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust grilling time based on shrimp size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg