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Flavorful Garlic Herb Butter Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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Juicy and fragrant grilled shrimp skewers basted with a rich garlic herb butter glaze, perfect for easy summer BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of large shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Leave tails on.
  2. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant without browning the garlic. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Keep warm.
  4. Place shrimp in a mixing bowl. Pour half of the garlic herb butter over shrimp and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Thread 4-5 shrimp onto each skewer, piercing through the thickest part so they sit flat.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  7. Place skewers on grill grates. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, brushing frequently with reserved garlic herb butter. Watch for shrimp to turn pink and opaque with slight char marks. Avoid overcooking.
  8. Remove skewers from grill and brush once more with garlic herb butter. Let rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Oil grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or plant-based margarine and use dried Italian seasoning instead of fresh herbs. Wooden skewers must be soaked to prevent burning.

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