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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Recipe Easy Perfect Flavorful Lemon Twist

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A quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe featuring garlic butter and a fresh lemon twist, perfect for summer gatherings and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (16-20 count) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pour about half of the garlic butter mixture over the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F or 200°C). Oil the grates lightly to prevent sticking.
  4. Thread the shrimp through the tails (2-3 per skewer) to make flipping easier. Alternatively, use a grill basket.
  5. Place shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the reserved garlic butter. Cook until shrimp are opaque and firm with nice grill marks.
  6. Remove shrimp from the grill and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the top and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges for squeezing.

Notes

Do not marinate shrimp longer than 15 minutes to avoid the lemon juice ‘cooking’ the shrimp. Use medium-high heat to prevent burning the garlic butter. Brush shrimp often with garlic butter while grilling to keep moist and flavorful. Fresh garlic is preferred over powders or pre-minced for best flavor. If no grill is available, broiling is a good alternative. Leftovers can be stored up to two days and reheated gently on stovetop.

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