Shrimp on the Barbie | Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Basting Sauce

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: scallops

💰Cheaper: chicken

Scallops offer a similar texture, while chicken is a more economical choice.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and has a higher smoke point.

Melt 2 sticks of unsalted butter in a pan.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of light brown sugar and mix into the melted butter.

Add 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic and 1 teaspoon of granulated onion to the butter mixture and stir.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of cumin and 1 teaspoon of Hungarian paprika into the mixture.

Add 0.25 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the butter sauce and whisk until combined.

Prepare 20 raw shrimp (16-20 count) for grilling.

Paint the butter sauce onto both sides of the shrimp before grilling.

Preheat the grill to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the shrimp skewers on the grill over direct heat and listen for the sizzle.

Baste the shrimp with the butter sauce while they cook, being careful not to use too much to avoid flare-ups.

Turn the shrimp over to ensure even cooking and continue basting as needed until they are done.

Cooking Techniques

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