Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers
Succulent shrimp grilled with a rich garlic butter glaze, served with a tangy lemon-herb relish. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, softened unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 small, finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 small red onion, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp olive oil until smooth.
- Step 2: Thread shrimp onto skewers, then brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and the glaze is caramelized.
- Step 4: Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep softened unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best-Ever Garlic Butter Shrimp Skewers?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
