Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 lemons (halved)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instruction

  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter mixture.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat.
  • Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add lemons to grill, cut side down, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining butter mixture, garnished with lemons and parsley, if desired.