Grilled Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp
A delightful summer dish featuring juicy shrimp infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for barbecues and quick dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw jumbo shrimp Use jumbo shrimp for best results.
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 orange bell pepper orange bell pepper (cut into chunks)
- 1 red onion red onion (cut into bite-sized chunks)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Lemon Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley For garnish
For the Grill
- to taste Olive oil For greasing the grill
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Clean the grill with a brush and grease the grates generously with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Thread the shrimp, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and red onion onto skewers.
- Season the shrimp and vegetables with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Making the Lemon Garlic Butter
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and lemon juice to create the lemon garlic butter.
- Brush the lemon garlic butter onto the skewers before grilling.
Cooking
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Once done, remove from the grill and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve immediately. Pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad. Drizzle with remaining lemon garlic butter for added flavor.