Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Lime Butter Sauce

This grilled shrimp recipe features succulent shrimp skewers glistening with a flavorful garlic lime butter sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.

The shrimp are marinated and then grilled to perfection, making them juicy and tender. Garnished with chopped parsley and lime wedges, this dish is sure to impress your guests.

Delicious Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe

These grilled shrimp skewers are marinated in a zesty garlic lime butter sauce, then cooked on the grill until perfectly charred. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
• Lime wedges for serving
• Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
2. Marinate the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
3. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Skewer the Shrimp: Thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers, leaving a little space between each shrimp.
5. Grill the Shrimp: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
6. Serve: Remove the shrimp from the grill and garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 4 skewers
• Calories: 220kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 2g