Grilled Shrimp Skewers (15 Minutes)

Grilled shrimp skewers are the ultimate weeknight electric grill recipe. They go from raw to perfectly cooked in under 5 minutes, and the garlic butter glaze makes them taste like something from a seafood restaurant. This is one of those recipes where an electric grill actually outperforms traditional grills because the controlled, even heat prevents the most common shrimp grilling problem: overcooking. On a charcoal grill, shrimp go from raw to overcooked in a matter of seconds, and the margin for error is razor thin. An electric grill gives you more forgiveness and more consistent results. The garlic butter in this recipe serves double duty as both a marinade and a basting sauce. The butter promotes beautiful browning while the garlic and paprika build layers of flavor in a fraction of the time that a traditional marinade would require. There is no need to marinate these for hours. A quick toss and they are ready for the grill. The double-skewer technique mentioned in the tips is a game-changer. Single skewers allow the shrimp to spin freely, which makes flipping a frustrating exercise. Two parallel skewers create a stable platform that lets you flip all the shrimp at once with a single motion. This small detail makes a big difference in the final result because you get even cooking and better char on both sides.