Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp prawns, approx. 1 pound
Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper or ground pepper
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
Lemon Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 lemon finely grated zest of
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Grill Prep
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Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat and oil the rack if needed so the shrimp do not stick to the grill. A grill pan may be used if a grill isn't available.
Spice Rub
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Mix together the paprika, garlic, powder, lemon pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Coat the shrimp with the spice rub.
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Place the shrimp in a grill basket or thread them on 2 parallel skewers that have been soaking in water for 30 minutes. Set aside.
Lemon Garlic Sauce
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Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper into a small saucepan.
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Once the butter has melted whisk ingredients together. Pour 1/4 cup into a small bowl to use for basting the shrimp.
Cooking the Shrimp
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Grill the shrimp directly over high heat, turning once and basting once or twice with the lemon-garlic butter, until evenly pink and opaque throughout, 3-4 minutes on each side. Do not overcook.
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Transfer the skewers to a platter. Pour the reserved lemon-garlic butter over the shrimp and serve immediately. Serves 4 for a main course and 8 for appetizers.
Recipe Notes
- Makes 4 servings for a main course and 8 for an appetizer.
- For a main course dish, toss shrimp and sauce with cooked pasta such as capellini.