Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

So simple, so elegant, and So. Darn. Good. These Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp skewers are a healthy gourmet meal that’s ready in about 15 minutes!

So simple, so elegant, and So. Darn. Good. These Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp skewers are a healthy gourmet meal that's ready in about 15 minutes!

Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers

To save money, our family stocks up on meat and seafood when it’s on sale so we can freeze and enjoy later.

This grilled garlic butter shrimp recipe is the perfect way to prepare frozen shrimp, because the smoke of the grill and the rich garlic butter hides any evidence that these were previously frozen!

But perhaps the best part about this recipe is that it takes literally minutes to make! 5-10 minutes of prep plus 5 minutes of cook time and you have a gourmet dinner on the table. It doesn’t get any better than that!

15 minutes is all you need to put a gourmet meal on the table!

Serve with a side of rice and veggies and you’ve got a light and healthy dish perfect for busy nights, post-workout meals, weeknights, or even special occasions. Love!!

Related: For another easy, healthy grilled recipe, try our Greek Pork Souvlaki Skewers too!

So simple, so elegant, so hearty, and so. darn. good. These grilled garlic butter shrimp skewers are just about the perfect dish!

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, large, (16-20โ€™s)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (a heaping tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

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So simple, so elegant, so hearty, and so. darn. good. These grilled garlic butter shrimp skewers are just about the perfect dish!

How to Make Easy Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Preheat the grill to 350ยฐF.

If needed, thaw the shrimp. Peel and devein them, leaving on the tails.

Thread the shrimp on wet bamboo skewers.

Tip: Soaking wooden skewers in warm water for at least 10 minutes helps prevent them from catching fire while grilling.

In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, salt and pepper.

Once grill is heated, lay the shrimp across its surface to begin cooking. Flip the shrimp after approximately 2 minutes.

So simple, so elegant, so hearty, and so. darn. good. These grilled garlic butter shrimp skewers are just about the perfect dish!

After you’ve flipped the shrimp, baste the side facing up with the garlic butter sauce. Do this carefully to avoid flare-ups.

Turn the shrimp and baste the other side.

Remove the shrimp when cooked through (after about 5-7 minutes total grill time).

Brush them shrimp one more time with the garlic sauce before serving.

So simple, so elegant, so hearty, and so. darn. good. These grilled garlic butter shrimp skewers are just about the perfect dish!

Like it Spicy?

Be sure to try our grilled Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets too:

Shrimp and Cajun sausage with veggies cooked in foil

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15 Minute Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

Ready for a tasty dinner that will impress a crowd? This Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp is ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, healthy, shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat, or about 350ยฐF.
  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving on the tails.
  • Thread the shrimp on wet bamboo skewers.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Once grill is heated, lay the shrimp across its surface to begin cooking. Flip the shrimp after approximately 2 minutes.
  • After you've flipped the shrimp, baste the side facing up with the garlic butter sauce. 
  • Turn the shrimp and baste the other side.
  • Remove the shrimp when cooked through (after about 5-7 minutes total grill time).
  • Brush them shrimp one more time with the garlic sauce before serving.

Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcal | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 1016mg | Potassium: 90mg | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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