Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Perfection

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

This Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp recipe is a delicious and quick option for your next BBQ. The succulent shrimp are infused with fragrant garlic and rich butter, resulting in a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.

Perfect for summer gatherings, this recipe showcases the best of grilled seafood with minimal ingredients and maximum taste. It’s sure to become a favorite among your BBQ recipes.

Easy Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp

This dish features fresh shrimp marinated in a blend of garlic, butter, and herbs, then grilled to perfection. The grilling process enhances the shrimp’s natural sweetness while the garlic butter adds a rich depth of flavor. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade, coating them evenly. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat while the shrimp marinate.

Grill the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
Serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.