BBQ Shrimp Skewers

A quick and easy way to enjoy tasty grilled shrimp brushed with a tasty butter sauce is these BBQ shrimp skewers. Great for dinner during the week or a BBQ in the backyard

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to make the butter sauce

Thread the peeled and deveined shrimp onto the soaked wooden skewers

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates to prevent sticking

Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and brush them generously with the butter sauce

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque, and have grill marks

Brush the shrimp with more butter sauce while grilling if desired

Remove the skewers from the grill and serve hot

Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and additional sauce if desired