Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp Recipe
This Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Shrimp recipe offers a quick and flavorful seafood dish perfect for a summer barbecue or an easy weeknight dinner. The shrimp are marinated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce and grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy, tender shrimp with a delightful smoky char.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the grill and skewers. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Make the lemon garlic butter. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Season the shrimp. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl and pour about two-thirds of the lemon garlic butter over them. Toss gently to ensure each shrimp is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Skewer the shrimp. Thread the shrimp onto the soaked skewers by piercing near the tail and head, making sure they lay flat and fit securely for even cooking.
- Grill. Place the shrimp skewers on the preheated grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink, are opaque, and have a light char from the grill.
- Finish. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining third of the lemon garlic butter to enhance flavor and juiciness.
- Serve. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the shrimp, add a squeeze of lemon for extra brightness, and serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Soaking wooden skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- If you don’t have a grill, shrimp can also be cooked under a broiler or in a grill pan on the stove.
- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-30 minutes before cooking, but avoid marinating too long as acid in lemon juice can start to cook the shrimp.
- Serve with rice, salad, or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
