Grilled Garlic Appetizer Shrimp Scampi Skewers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened (no subs!)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 -2 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 lbs large uncooked fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and black pepper
wooden skewer (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Preparation

Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for a minumum of 30 minutes.
Set grill for high heat.
In a large bowl mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, paprika, salt and pepper; add in the shrimp; toss to coat.
Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
Lighty oil the grill grate.
Cook shrimp as close to the flame as possible for about 2-3 minutes per side or until the shrimp are opaque in colour.