Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp
Ten minutes, one bowl, huge flavor — the fastest cookout main you'll ever make.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced + wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Combine butter, garlic, paprika, red pepper, and lemon juice.
- 2
Toss shrimp in half the mixture; reserve the rest for serving.
- 3
Thread onto skewers, 4–5 shrimp each.
- 4
Preheat the grill to high, around 450°F.
- 5
Grill 2–3 minutes per side until pink and just opaque.
- 6
Brush with reserved butter and top with parsley.
- 7
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Why this recipe works best on a clean grill
A clean grill makes this recipe easier because the grates release food evenly, the heat moves predictably, and old grease does not smoke over the fresh ingredients. When carbon buildup sits on the grate, it can leave bitter flavors, create flare-ups, and make delicate foods stick right when they should sear.
Before cooking, preheat the grill fully, scrape the grate with a bristle-free tool, and lightly oil the surface. If your grill has yellow flames, heavy smoke, stubborn hot spots, or a greasy smell before the food goes on, it may need a deeper cleaning before your next cookout. For more context, read our clean grill benefits guide or request a professional quote from The Grill Guyz.
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