Ingredients

1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined

Marinade:
⅓ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, or ¾ teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Butter:
1 clove garlic minced
¼ cup salted butter melted
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley chopped
lemon wedges for serving, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.

In a glass bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, tomato paste, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Preheat the grill to medium heat (375°F).

Thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or just until the shrimp are opaque. Remove from skewers and place in a serving bowl.

If needed, warm the garlic butter in the microwave for a few seconds to melt. Drizzle the garlic butter over the shrimp and serve warm with lemon wedges if desired.