Savor the smoky flavor of grilled shrimp drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce. This dish is quick, scrumptious, and perfect for summer cookouts!
Ingredients:
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
– 8 wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Shrimp: Begin by threading the peeled and deveined shrimp onto soaked wooden skewers. Make sure to leave a small gap between each shrimp to ensure even cooking.
2. Season the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the skewered shrimp in this mixture until they are well-coated.
3. Grill the Shrimp: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the shrimp skewers on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are slightly charred. Remove them from the grill.
4. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and just golden. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve: Drizzle the hot garlic butter sauce over the grilled shrimp skewers and serve immediately. Enjoy with your favorite side dishes such as rice, pasta, or a fresh salad!
Nutritional Information:
This recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Each serving contains roughly:
– Calories: 220
– Protein: 23g
– Fat: 12g
– Carbohydrates: 2g
– Fiber: 0g
Time: Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 6 minutes.
