Grilled Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Vegetables - a simple and tasty recipe for summer grilling. Juicy shrimp and tender veggies are coated in an amazing buttery lemon garlic blend that are grilled to perfection.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Ingredients
Olive oil for the grill
1lbabout 18 raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
2-3bell peppersa mix of colors - red, yellow, green or orange cut into bite-sized chunks (about 1 1/2")
1red onioncut into bite-sized chunks (about 1 1/2")
Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Clean grill with brush and grease grates generously with oil to prevent sticking.
Thread the shrimp, peppers and onions onto skewers.
*If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning and splintering.
Season shrimp and vegetables with salt, black pepper and paprika.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and parsley together. Brush lemon butter sauce on both sides of shrimp, reserving some for later.
Grill skewers for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender or starting to brown just slightly.
Brush remaining lemon butter sauce over the shrimp and allow to cook for 10 more seconds. Remove from heat and serve immediately.