Grilled Garlic Appetizer Shrimp Scampi Skewers

• 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)

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

butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, shallot, fresh chives, paprika, fresh shrimp, salt, wooden skewer

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-garlic-appetizer-shrimp-scampi-skewers-168816 (may not work)