Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter

May 9, 2010 / By Foodland

Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter

Shrimp kabaobs at their very best
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Fish & Seafood
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients  

  • 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Marinade
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 dash worchestershire sauce
  • Garlic Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

Marinade

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
  2. Add shrimp to marinade.
  3. Let shrimp marinade over night or at least 8 hours.

Garlic Butter

  1. Combine ingredients in food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. Reserve.

Preparation*

  1. Skewer shrimp (2 per skewer) and grill over medium-high heat (or broil) until pink (about 2 minutes per side).
  2. When the shrimp are just done, liberally slather them with the butter.
  3. Serve with extra lemons on the side. Note: You can make the butter ahead and use for other things for up to one week.
  4. Excellent for shellfish, garlic bread, etc.
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