BBQ Seafood with Lemon Garlic Butter
BBQ Seafood with Lemon Garlic Butter
This BBQ Seafood with Lemon Garlic Butter is a delightful and flavorful dish featuring a variety of seafood grilled to perfection and topped with a rich, zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. The smoky BBQ flavors pair wonderfully with the freshness of the seafood and the bright, garlicky butter, making it a fantastic summer dish or special occasion meal.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
For the Seafood:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 1 pound scallops (fresh or thawed)
- 2 lobster tails (optional, for a more indulgent option)
- 1/2 pound firm white fish fillets (such as snapper, halibut, or cod)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Seafood
- For the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika (if using).
- For the Scallops: Pat the scallops dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- For the Lobster Tails: Cut the lobster tails down the center, slightly splitting them open, and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- For the Fish Fillets: Season the fish fillets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika (optional).
2. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden brown.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, and thyme (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Grill the Seafood
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- For shrimp and scallops, thread them onto skewers (if using) or place them directly on the grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, and the scallops develop a golden crust.
- For lobster tails, place them flesh-side down on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the meat is opaque and firm.
- For fish fillets, grill them for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they flake easily with a fork.
4. Serve
- Once the seafood is cooked, arrange it on a platter.
- Drizzle the lemon garlic butter sauce generously over the seafood.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Tips
- Skewering Seafood: If you’re grilling small seafood like shrimp or scallops, skewering them makes flipping easier and prevents them from falling through the grates.
- Grill Basket Option: If you don’t want to deal with skewers, a grill basket is an excellent alternative for smaller seafood items.
- Add Heat: If you like a little heat, you can add red pepper flakes or a small chopped chili to the lemon garlic butter sauce for an extra kick.
This BBQ Seafood with Lemon Garlic Butter is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, combining the smoky char from the grill with the creamy, zesty sauce for an unforgettable meal! 🍤🦞🌽
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