So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp
Elevate your next cookout with "So Much More Than Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp," a quick and flavorful recipe that redefines perfection. Juicy, marinated shrimp are infused with a zesty blend of olive oil, paprika, oregano, and tangy lemon before being grilled to succulent, smoky perfection. The crowning touch is a drizzle of rich, aromatic garlic butter that soaks into every tender bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet impressive dish is finished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges for an extra burst of brightness. Perfect as a main course or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe brings bold, restaurant-quality flavors to your own backyard.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic. Stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk together to create a marinade.
3. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the marinade and toss well to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes while you preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, making sure to skewer through both the thick and thin ends of each shrimp to keep them secure during grilling. (If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.)
5. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque, with light grill marks forming.
6. While the shrimp are on the grill, reheat the garlic butter if needed. Once the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the warm garlic butter.
7. Garnish the shrimp with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Pair with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables or rice, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.9 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1010 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 2062 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 112.7 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1777 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
