Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Lime Butter
These grilled shrimp skewers cook in just minutes over high heat and get basted in a bright garlic lime butter that caramelizes into a glossy coating on the grill. They are the fastest and most crowd-pleasing dish you can pull off at any outdoor cookout.
Quick grilled shrimp skewers basted in garlic lime butter for a fast and flavor-packed cookout dish.
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Ingredients
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Garlic Lime Butter
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Equipment
Instructions
Prep the Shrimp and Butter
Thread the shrimp onto skewers through both the head and tail end to keep them from spinning when turned. Melt butter and stir in minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and smoked paprika to make the basting butter. Set aside half of the butter for serving and use the other half for grilling.
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to high heat, around 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrub the grates clean and oil them well since shrimp can stick easily at high temperatures. High heat is important because shrimp cook very quickly and need a proper char before they overcook.
Grill the Shrimp Skewers
Place the shrimp skewers on the hot grill grate. Brush the top side with garlic lime butter. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and slightly charred on the edges. Brush with more butter immediately after flipping.
Serve with Reserved Butter
Remove the skewers from the grill and arrange them on a serving platter. Drizzle the reserved garlic lime butter over the top and finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley and extra lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately as shrimp do not hold well after cooking.
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