Shrimp on the Barbie

This recipe is so quick and simple to make and packs a powerful punch when it comes to flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Seafood

Keyword seafood, shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 298kcal

Equipment

Metal Kabob Skewers or
wooden skewers
grill
basting brush

Ingredients

2 lbs raw shrimp
2 sticks butter
1.5 Tb brown sugar
1.5 Tb Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
.25 tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tb fresh parsley

Instructions

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add and thoroughly mix in the dry ingredients.
Thaw the shrimp. Place them on the metal or wood skewers.
Baste the raw shrimp skewers with the butter mix on both sides.
Transfer skewers to grill set to about 400°.
Continue basting the shrimp as they cook with remaining butter sauce.
The shrimp will only need about 1-2 minutes per side. They're fully cooked when they are no longer translucent, but more opaque in color.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley (optional).

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Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes prior to threading the shrimp. This will help prevent them from burning on the grill.