Description
Succulent grilled shrimp drizzled with zesty lemon garlic butter, perfect for summer gatherings or a special date night at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to get it nice and hot.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it’s fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lemon juice, and season your sauce with salt and pepper to taste. This will be the star of the dish!
- Toss the shrimp in a bowl with the lemon garlic butter sauce, ensuring they’re well coated.
- If you prefer, thread the shrimp onto skewers for easier grilling.
- Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn opaque and are fully cooked.
- Remove from the grill, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley for that lovely touch.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side and get ready to dig in!
Notes
Feel free to substitute shrimp with scallops or veggies. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg