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Flavorful Firecracker Grilled Shrimp Skewers Easy Spicy Sriracha Butter Recipe

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This recipe features juicy grilled shrimp skewers glazed with a creamy, spicy sriracha butter that balances heat and buttery sweetness, perfect for summer cookouts and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen; wild-caught if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water 30 minutes prior to grilling)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
  • Optional garnish: lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over shrimp. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly. Toss gently to coat. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Thread 4 to 5 shrimp onto each skewer, leaving space between each shrimp. If using wooden skewers, ensure they have soaked sufficiently.
  4. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, sriracha sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust heat or sweetness as needed.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F). Clean and oil grates.
  6. Place shrimp skewers on the grill. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque pink with slight char marks. Avoid overcooking.
  7. During the last minute of grilling, brush shrimp generously with sriracha butter. Let it melt and caramelize slightly.
  8. Remove skewers from grill. Optionally sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onions and serve with lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Notes

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Brush sriracha butter on shrimp during the last minute of grilling to prevent flare-ups. For dairy-free, use vegan butter substitute. Adjust sriracha and honey to control heat level. Grill pan can be used indoors but will lack smoky flavor.

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Keywords: grilled shrimp, firecracker shrimp, sriracha butter, spicy shrimp skewers, summer cookout, quick shrimp recipe, easy shrimp marinade

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