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Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Recipe Easy Zesty Lemon Flavor

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This quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe features a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a zesty lemon twist, perfect for summer gatherings and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp (16–20 count per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of large peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, zest from half a lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if using. Mix until combined.
  4. Place shrimp in a medium bowl and pour half of the garlic butter sauce over them. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Oil the grill grate lightly to prevent sticking.
  6. Thread shrimp onto skewers, 4-5 per skewer, leaving space between each shrimp. Alternatively, use a grill basket.
  7. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly charred. Flip and brush generously with remaining garlic butter sauce.
  8. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until shrimp are opaque and cooked through (total cooking time 4-6 minutes).
  9. Remove shrimp from grill and transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon juice if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; shrimp should curl into a loose ‘C’ shape. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Oil grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking. Butter basting is essential for moist, flavorful shrimp. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan butter or extra olive oil.

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