GRILLED GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

GRILLED GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more, to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 lemons, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallot, garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Thread shrimp onto skewers; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter mixture. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Add lemons to grill, cut side down, during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Serve immediately, drizzled with remaining butter mixture, garnished with lemons and parsley, if desired.