Grilled Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter

By mrslopes

Shrimp kabobs at their very best.

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 16 each jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 each garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon
• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 each lemon juice
• 1 ⁄4 Cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Dash worchestershire sauce
• Garlic Butter:
• 1 ⁄2 Cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 ⁄4 Cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoon white onion, minced
• 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ⁄2 Teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1 ⁄4 Teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from foodland.com

Preparation

Step 1

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