Description
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter Sauce combine perfectly grilled shrimp with a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for quick dinners, BBQs, or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste), Salt and pepper to taste, 12 wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Thread shrimp onto the soaked skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque, and slightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the garlic butter sauce on the side or drizzled on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- Spicy Garlic Butter Sauce: Add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne for extra heat in the sauce.
- Herb-Infused Sauce: Add thyme, rosemary, or parsley to the garlic butter sauce for extra flavor.
- Grilled Vegetables: Serve the shrimp with grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or asparagus for a well-rounded meal.
- Storage: Leftover shrimp and sauce can be stored for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Reheating: Reheat shrimp in a skillet or microwave, reheating the garlic butter sauce separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer with sauce
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
