Preparation

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  Fresh shrimp are best for grilling.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  Rinse the shrimp under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels and place in a bowl. Add two tablespoons olive oil and toss to coat. Set aside.
  
  
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  If using salted butter, be sure to omit the salt when seasoning the mixture.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  Add the remaining four tablespoons olive oil to a saute pan, on medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until tender, but not brown--about two minutes. Be sure to stir often to prevent over-cooking. Lower the heat and add the butter, stirring until completely melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and cover the pan with foil to keep the garlic butter warm.
  
  
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  Use a skewer to grill smaller shrimp.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high heat. When the grill is heated, remove the shrimp from the oil and place on the grill--be sure to place the shrimp across the grate so as to prevent them from falling through. Grill, turning over once, until the shrimp turn pink--about two to three minutes per side. Place shrimp on a serving plate.
  
  
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  Get creative with the herbs you use when cooking shrimp.PhotoObjects.net/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Add the Italian parsley to the garlic butter and stir. Pour the mixture into small bowls for dipping.
  
  
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  For a more filling meal, serve grilled shrimp over rice or pasta.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty Images
  
  Serve the shrimp with the individual bowls of garlic-butter sauce and lemon wedges, if desired.