Garlic Butter Roasted Shrimp Skewers
Garlic Butter Roasted Shrimp Skewers are a delectable seafood delight that combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter with succulent shrimp. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. With just minutes in the oven, these skewers turn golden and tender, making them an irresistible appetizer or main course. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this mouthwatering dish that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with half of the garlic butter mixture, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to coat.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining garlic butter.
- Roast for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Serve drizzled with extra garlic butter and garnished with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (160g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg