Succulent shrimp skewers flash-seared in sizzling garlic butter, spiked with fresh lime juice and a hint of chili heat — ready in 15 minutes and loaded with flavor.
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Ingredients (serves 2)
Skewers • 12 large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on) • 2 Tbsp melted butter • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • Zest + juice of 1 lime • 1 tsp honey • ½ tsp smoked paprika • ¼ tsp chili flakes (more for extra heat) • ¼ tsp salt & pinch black pepper • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
To serve • Extra lime wedges • Steamed rice or crusty bread (optional)
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Instructions 1. Marinate – Whisk butter, oil, garlic, lime zest/juice, honey, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss shrimp; marinate 10 min. 2. Skewer – Thread shrimp onto soaked wooden or metal skewers. 3. Sear – Heat a cast-iron skillet (or grill) over medium-high. Cook skewers 2 min per side until pink and lightly charred, spooning extra marinade over as they cook. 4. Finish – Sprinkle cilantro, squeeze fresh lime, and serve hot with rice or bread to soak up the buttery sauce.
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