Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp
Juicy shrimp marinated in a rich garlic butter sauce, grilled to smoky perfection in under 10 minutes. A foolproof crowd-pleaser for summer BBQs or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450g) jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Optional:
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate: Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 minutes.Sauce: Whisk melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika.Grill:Skewer shrimp (if using wooden skewers, soak 30 mins first).Grill over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes per side.Finish: Brush with garlic butter sauce, garnish with parsley.
Notes
- No grill? Use grill pan or broiler (same cook time).
- Doneness: Shrimp should form a "C" shape when cooked.
- Marinade Boost: Add 1 tsp honey for caramelization.