Description
Quick and flavorful garlic butter shrimp skewers, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, melted butter, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Thread shrimp onto soaked skewers.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and lightly browned.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, do not overcook shrimp.
- Soak skewers for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Pan-seared/Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg