Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 8 metal skewers (or wooden skewers, soaked 30 minutes)

Instructions

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent them from burning and snapping.
2. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels; excess moisture will cause steaming instead of a good sear.
3. In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. Thread 5-6 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing through both the thick and tail end of each shrimp so they lie flat and do not spin when you flip them.
5. Preheat the grill to high, around 450-500F, and clean and oil the grates well.
6. Place skewers directly over the heat and grill for 2-3 minutes on the first side; you will see the shrimp turn from translucent gray to opaque pink starting at the edges.
7. Flip the skewers once and grill for another 2-3 minutes on the second side; total cook time for shrimp this size is usually just 5-6 minutes.
8. Shrimp are done when they form a loose 'C' shape and are opaque all the way through; a tight, curled-up 'O' shape means they are overcooked and will taste rubbery, so pull them as soon as they curl gently.
9. While the shrimp grill, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 30-60 seconds just until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown or burn.
10. Remove the pan from heat and stir in lemon juice.
11. Transfer the grilled shrimp skewers to a platter, drizzle with the warm garlic butter, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Calories	260
Protein	26.0 g
Fat	16.0 g
Carbs	2.0 g
Fiber	0.0 g
Sodium	640 mg

Nutrition information is an estimate per serving and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.