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Easy Garlic Herb Butter Shrimp Skewers

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Quick and flavorful grilled shrimp skewers brushed with a rich garlic herb butter, perfect for summer evenings and easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter slowly. Add the minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant but not browned, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chopped parsley, thyme, lemon juice, red pepper flakes if using, and a small pinch of salt. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Thread shrimp onto the skewers, leaving space between each shrimp for even cooking.
  5. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  6. Place skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side. Brush with garlic herb butter, then flip and brush the other side.
  7. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink, opaque, and slightly charred on the edges.
  8. Remove skewers from grill and brush with remaining garlic herb butter. Serve immediately.

Notes

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Keep an eye on shrimp to avoid overcooking; they should curl into a loose ‘C’ shape when done. Melt butter slowly over low heat to avoid burning garlic. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil.

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